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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 672
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Shrub-savanna. Information given by Sambero Armaduani, Irmakaa- agergroup, Peter Ole Makutian and William Ole Seki, warriors, Irking'onde agegroup.
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 21' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2800
Maximum elevation (m) 2800
Start date 1993/06/17
End date 1993/06/17
Family Polygonaceae
Identification Rumex abyssinicus Jacq.
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Field notes Herb. Maasai name: engaisiijoi (means with sour taste). Smashed tuber is mixed with red soil, called "arkaria", and used to colour leather. It can be used dry.

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