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ABANYALA BA KAKAMEGA: Names of Tree- Part 2 of 2

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The following is an exposition of names of trees found in  Olunyala (K).  The  Olunyala (K)  is a sub-dialect of Luhya language spoken by the Abanyala in Kakamega. Olunyala (K) is internationally coded as ISO 939-3 nle.  Great credit goes to the following people for their input in the documentation. The indigenous knowledge of the medicinal component of every plant identified remained with the informant.  Petero Namunyu Erima- Tengeti Manyasi Oluta- Sisokhe Francis Nyikuri Erima- Musidi Enos Aonda- Sikhokhochole Shaban Mung'osi- Lutaso Clifford Wachakana- Buchangu Philip Matang'u- Lumani Danson Namanda- Mayuge Rasto Wasike Masika- Mukhupo Sisa Upande Sakia- Lusumu Charles Okana Masinde- Simuli Chrispin Namunyu Erima- Mukhupo Nathan Makokha Masika- Lusumu A) VASCULAR PLANTS AND OTHER VITAL TREEES Echofu esacha - ecanthus eminen. Blue flowered.  Echofu ekhasi - ecanthus montanus. Big leaves, pale or white flowers    Echofu ekhasi Embunya   Barsama abyssinica; Clausena anisata Goo