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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66847
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Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Jera 10 km north for Saraguro, the small village is connected to Saraguro by a single trail. Information about local name and use: Marie Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 14' S 79° 34' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2400
Maximum elevation (m) 2400
Start date 1989/01/20
End date 1989/01/20
Family Moraceae
Identification Ficus carica L.
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Field notes Shrub. Vernacular spanish name: brevas, quichua name: evos (spelling is doubtful). Use: for food: the seeds are used in sweet porridge, contains vitamin. Medicine for women with menstruation: a decoction of the leaves with lime and alcohol from sugar cane is drunk.

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