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Link to enlarge vase K7784 &#copy; Justin Kerr Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:  Convolvulaceae
Genus:  Ipomoea
Species:  batatas
Authority:  (L.) Lam.
Common Name:  camote or sweet potatoes
Maya Name:  Batans
Maya Plant Use:  Important food source
Notes:  Photo: www.nybg.org (I. heterodoxa)


Other Plant Photos:

Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image.



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