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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 66968
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart LOJA
County  
Locality Jera 10 km north of Saraguro. Information of local name and use: Maríe Christine Bermeo, Saraguro-indian.
Coordinates 3° 24' S 79° 14' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2400
Maximum elevation (m) 2400
Start date 1989/02/15
End date 1989/02/15
Family Brassicaceae
Identification Lepidium chichicara Desv.
Determined by I.A. Al-Shehbaz
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb, flowers white. Vernacular name: chichira negro. Use: medicine for "aire" (spanish term): the sap is used. For relapse: a decoction is used for bath.

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