| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 893 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
| County | |
| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Armakutian, above Alchorai and the upper watertank in Loomyoni. Forest with many "osumbath" and "olopironi"bushes. Information given by ole Nduyotoo, Irmishuki-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 29' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2000 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2000 |
| Start date | 1993/09/15 |
| End date | 1993/09/15 |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Identification | Olea europaea subsp. africana (Mill.)P.S. Green |
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| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: engoirrien Burning charcoal used to clean calabashes, as it gives the milk a good taste. Big branches are placed in front of the mothers hut during the day whiere her child is circumcied. Branches are used to burn in "olokor". A handfull of bark is boiled, mixed with a little milk and drunk for "oloirobi". It is light green and bitter. |
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