Title:

Medial longitudinal section of a flower of Eschweilera biflava. Photo by R. Aguilar
Creator:

R. Aguilar
Publisher:

NYBG
Description:

Medial longitudinal section of a flower of Eschweilera biflava based on Reinaldo Aguilar 10615 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Note that this species has a double coiled ligule. The coiled part with the vestigial stamens is called the hood..