| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 855 |
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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 | Asteraceae |
| Identification | Vernonia adoensis Sch.Bip. ex Walp. |
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| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Maasai name: oloibor lukunya The dry seed might harm the eyes. Decoction of two handful of roots mixed with a little milk or fat is drunk for "oloirobi" and all kind of "gonorrhea". It is dark blue and very bitter and might cause vomiting, but not a necessity. |
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