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33442
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Record Detail
EBC 33442
Specimen Notes:
Label Source
: Portion of ears of Indian Corn or Maize, Zea mays, with corn taken from them and leaves reflexed, probably used for brushes.
Record posted on March 27, 2009 and last updated March 27, 2009
Entry Book Details
Description:
Portion of ears of Indian Corn
Collector:
Spruce, Richard
Donor:
Spruce, Richard
Date Donated:
20/06/1860
Botanical Details
Family:
POACEAE
Genus:
Zea
Species:
mays
Vernacular:
Indian Corn
Geographic Details
Geographic Area:
Peru
Geographic Description:
Peru