OBI - Robert F. Hoover Herbarium, Cal Poly State University (OBI)
OBI103321
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Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth.
Orobanchaceae
Robert J. Rodin
9379
1973-05-02
Namibia, Village of Oshikango
-17.403727 15.888988 +-2000m. WGS84
georef coords from label info via GeoLocate, GoogleEarth, approx, point to Oshikango, Namibia, record updated 08042023
Herb 2 feet high, flowers orchid.
pressed herbarium specimen
Men don't play with it, because it removes manliness and prevents erection of the penis. They spoil Kaffir Corn (Sorghum), so are pulled out.
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For additional information about this specimen, please contact: Jenn Yost, Director and Associate Professor (jyost@calpoly.edu)
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Angiosperm Phenological Traits: Quality of a plant or portion of a plant that provides phenologically relevant information
Reproductive: At least one reproductive structure of any kind is present (flowers, flower buds, fruits)
Open Flower present: At least one open flower is present