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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 684
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo Grass-savanna. Infomation given by Lepilali Ole Nakuroi and Peter Metele, c. 30 years, Irking'onde-agegroup.
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 20' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2800
Maximum elevation (m) 2800
Start date 1993/07/03
End date 1993/07/03
Family Iridaceae
Identification Dierama cupuliflorum Klatt
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb, flowers purp. Maasai name: asakutaa (big), esakutaa (small),(akutaa ~ to blow away). Bites of onion is used by herd boys to blow in direction of the warriors to proctect them against being beaten by them.

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