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Abstract

This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens, mainly bamboo, collected from 15 July to 12 September 1979. Calderon records taxonomic names of specimens, description of specimens, temperatures, measurements, flowering, abundance, information about soil, altitude / elevation, when a photo is taken, and inflorescence. Collector numbers 2841-2986 and Kc 79-66 to kc 79-252 are included in this volume. Calderon collects specimens along the Trans-Amazonian Highway, including Rio Negro, Igarapé do Jaraqui, Rio Marie, Rio Tea, and other locations. Note about where specimens are being shipped and specimens listed in the back of the book.

Date Range

1979

Start Date

Jul 15, 1979

End Date

Sep 12, 1979

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Plants
  • Botany

Place

  • Teá
  • Amazonas
  • Transamazônica, Rodovia
  • Rio Negro
  • Brazil
  • Marié, Rio
  • Jaraqui, Igarapé

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-005

Collection name

Cleofe E. Calderon field books, 1967-1981 and undated, from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library