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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 959
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, below Sopa Lodge Forest. Information given by Irmakaa from Irkeepusi.
Coordinates 3° 10' S 35° 40' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2300
Maximum elevation (m) 2300
Start date 1993/12/07
End date 1993/12/07
Family Phytolaccaceae
Identification Phytolacca dodecandra L'Herit.
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Liana. Maasai name: altapa The plant is poisonous and there is no cure if drunk. Three handful af smashed leaves is used in 5 litre of water or cattle urea for washing 10 calves or goats with fleas. Amount has to be measured with care not to be to strong. It is of same quality as "oltemae".

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