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Ethnobotanical field notes from Ecuador: Camp, Prieto, Jørgensen, and Giler

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Ethnobotanical field notes compiled in the southern Ecuadorian highlands by W. H. Camp and his associates during 1944–1945 are reported. Common (Spanish and Quechua) names, uses, and collection data are given for 317 taxa. Taxa are cross-referenced by common names and uses.

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    Elaine Joyal

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Joyal, E. Ethnobotanical field notes from Ecuador: Camp, Prieto, Jørgensen, and Giler. Econ Bot 41, 163–189 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02858963

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