IPECACUANHA. 



three-fourths the bulk and weight of the root, anl separates readily 

 from the woody cord. 



The roots are collected at all seasons of the year, but prin 



^4 r - / Longitudinal section of Ipecacuanha root, x 60 dia- 

 meters. 



cipally from January to March. They arc dried in the sun am! 

 packed in bales. About 15,000 Ibs. are brought to the United 



