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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 660
Collected with  
Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Shrub-savanna. Information given by Engadayo Ole Armaduani and Tikise Ole Kores, herdboys.
Coordinates 3° 0' S 35° 21' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2800
Maximum elevation (m) 2800
Start date 1993/06/17
End date 1993/06/17
Family Iridaceae
Identification Gladiolus
Determined by  
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb. Maasai name: asakutaa (big), esakutaa (small), (akutaa ~ to blow away) Herd boys chew stalk and blow onion in direction of the warriors to protect themselves against being beaten.

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