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Potato taxonomy among the Aymara Indians of Bolivia

Acta Americana5 (1-2) • Published In 1947 • Pages: 83-103

By: La Barre, Weston.

Abstract
This article covers in detail the classification and use of potatoes by the Aymara. In addition to taxonomy, the suitability of the varieties of potato for cultivation in different areas and for preservation is given.
Subjects
Ethnobotany
culture
Aymara
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary
Field Date
1937-1938
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Bolivia
Notes
Weston La Barre
LCSH
Aymara Indians