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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40597
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Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Cayapa. Zapallo Grande. Framland behind the village.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 55' W
Minimum elevation (m) 100
Maximum elevation (m) 100
Start date 1982/07/05
End date 1982/07/05
Family Cucurbitaceae
Identification Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.
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Field notes Nom. Vern.: Tebabo quillachi remedio tape (Cayapa); Use: The fruits are boiled and eaten. When ripe, the fruit is red and reaches a length of 30 cm. The plant is not commonly cultivated.

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