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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
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Brazil
Amazonas
Transamazônica, Rodovia
Rio Negro
Jaraqui, Igarapé
Marié, Rio
Teá
Date Range:
1979
Start Date:
19790715
End Date:
19790912
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.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-005
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.
See more records from this collection:
Cleofe E. Calderon field books, 1967-1981 and undated, from the Department of Botany
See more records associated with this person:
Calderon, Cleofé E.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2553