| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 66761 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | LOJA |
| County | |
| Locality | Jera, 9 km north of Saraguro. Information of vernacular name and use: Maríe Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian. |
| Coordinates | 3° 34' S 79° 14' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2400 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2400 |
| Start date | 1989/01/13 |
| End date | 1989/01/14 |
| Family | Chenopodiaceae |
| Identification | Chenopodium ambrosioides L. |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers naked, anthers yellow. Vernacular name: paico. Use: is good to eat, contains vitamins. Medicine for "aire" (spanish term): the sap is used with "alcanfor" (camphor?). To get rid of intestinal worm: the fresh sap is drunk. |
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