Dioscorea altissima Lam.

  • Filed As

    Dioscoreaceae
    Dioscorea altissima Lam.

  • Collector(s)

    F. R. Fosberg 27858, 10 Jun 1947

  • Location

    Peru. Cajamarca. Jaén Prov. East slope of Paso de Huascarai, head of Quebrada Granadillas, 15 km SE HUANCABAMBA.

  • Habitat

    Wet windy ridge and steep slopes, with thick brushy, mossy vegetation.

  • Description

    Vine climbing in trees; leaves dull, fruits immature, wings very thick. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00617907

    Occurrence ID: 5c75e412-e9d1-425e-bd4f-aebaeca9a02d

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Cajamarca

  • County/Municipio

    Jaén Prov.

  • Locality

    East slope of Paso de Huascarai, head of Quebrada Granadillas, 15 km SE HUANCABAMBA

  • Elevation

    Alt. 3000 m. (9843 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -5.37, -79.33

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