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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 655 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ololgumi, along Kakesio river, a seasonal river. Information given by Kamakya Ole and Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, Irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 20' S 35° 2' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Start date | 1993/06/15 |
| End date | 1993/06/15 |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Identification | Juniperus procera Hochst. ex Endl. |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: engaitarakwai Eaten by cows, particularly used during the rain season as it contains a lot of salt both the cattle, which is coming from the highland to get it, and of the cattle, which stay there the whole year, as during the rainseason drink water from small pools without salt, while they in the dry season drink water from rivers. John Keretu: Used for "cold entasimi" anthills made on the plant is burned and people which has become unconsioness breathe in the smoke. After treatment one has to bathe. |
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