Chrysophyllum oliviforme L.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Long Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species	Chrysophyllum oliviforme Au: L.
Family	Sapotaceae
Common Name Serpentine
Description
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Tall tree about 4 meters tall with dark green leathery leaves, the
undersides being covered in rusty colored satin like hairs.
Specimens with small white flowers.
Miilertons settlement located in someone's yard on the westside of the
Queen's Highway..
23°32’ 19” N	Longitude 75°15’15”W
Fruit is used as gum.
Laurel Richey
98-322 Duplicates 5 Date December 13,199&
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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