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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 685 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| 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 | Aristea alata Baker |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers blue. Maasai name: asakutaa (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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