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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 851
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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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 Asteraceae
Identification Conyza pyrrhopappa Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.
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Field notes Maasai name: orkisaen The straight and light steem is used for arrow. It doesn't split easily and has a soft marrow, where it it easy to fasten the iron point. Decoction of c. 6 x 15 x 0,5 cm wide rootpieces are drunk to stop diarrhea. It feels like drinking fat, so one want to vomit.

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