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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 982
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olbalbal west of the swamp. Tree savanna, domintaed by Acacia tortilis. Information given by ole Enduyoto, olaiguenani, Irmishuki-agegroup.
Coordinates 3° 3' S 35° 28' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1350
Maximum elevation (m) 1350
Start date 1993/12/10
End date 1993/12/10
Family Zygophyllaceae
Identification Balanites aegyptiaca Delile
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Field notes Shrub, flowers green. Maasai name: orng'oswa Used to provoke vomiting for persons with malaria, inner bark of a piece as big as an open hand is stirred in one litre of water for a few minutes. The portion suits for one person. Used for fence around the boma.

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