| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 775 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
| County | |
| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Irmisigiyo, Tree-savanna. Information given by Sambero ole Armaduani, Irmakaa-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 22' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2400 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2400 |
| Start date | 1993/08/05 |
| End date | 1993/08/05 |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae |
| Identification | Phytolacca dodecandra L'Herit. |
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| Field notes | Shrub. Maasai name: entiang'aras The sap is poissonous for people. Extraction of leaves is used to wash calves with fleas. 20 x 2 cm is extracted a half hour in cold water or put in hot water and ready when cold. Only used for fleas, not for ticks. Its leaves are eaten by cattle, but are among the poorest quality of leaves eaten. |
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