| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 91723 |
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | LOJA |
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| Locality | 2 km south of Saraguro. Information of vernacular name and use: Natívidad Guamán, Saraguro-indian. |
| Coordinates | 3° 38' S 79° 14' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2600 |
| Start date | 1989/03/28 |
| End date | 1989/03/28 |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Identification | Polygonum hydropiperoides Michaux |
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| Field notes | Herb. Flowers white to light red. Grow in cornfield. Use: food for the cattle. Medicine for festering wound. |