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
Oxalidaceae
Identification
Oxalis
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Field notes
Herb, flowers light purple, with white to transparent tuber with a fresh and juicy taste. Vernacular name: chere siqui. Use: for washing the mouth inside: a decoction of it and "shullo" Oenothera is used. Medicine for fever: a drop of the fresh sap is drunk.
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