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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 845
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Endulen, in area recognized as highland "osopuko". Collection and information given by Karbebe ole Kareto, irking'onde-agegroup, son of "oloiboni"
Coordinates 3° 11' S 35° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1600
Maximum elevation (m) 2200
Start date 1993/08/08
End date 1993/08/08
Family Tiliaceae
Identification Grewia similis K. Schum.
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Field notes Maasai name: ornyalugwai (Serengeti dialect), olnyalugwai (Kisongo dialect) Used for construction of huts with cattledung plastered roof, as it is flexible. New leaves are used to feed small calves, they contain a lot sap, so the calves don't need additional water.

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