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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66628
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
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Locality Las Lagunas 2 km south of Saraguro. Information of use and vernacular name: Natívidad Guamán, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 38' S 79° 14' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2600
Maximum elevation (m) 2600
Start date 1988/09/27
End date 1988/09/27
Family Equisetaceae
Identification Equisetum giganteum L.
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Field notes Grow on steep moisty slope. Vernacular name: cola de caballo. Use: medicine for inflammation of the kidneys: a decoction is made of flowers together with flowers of "cucharillo" Oreocallis, "malva goma" (Malvaceae), "mortiño" Solanum,"malva altea" (Malvaceae),"llantén" Plantago and flowers of other plant species.

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