Filed As:

Burseraceae
Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.

All Determinations:

Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg. det. S. A. Mori, 2007

Common Names:

balsam tree, turpentine tree

Location:

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Saba. Spring Bay Trail. Between 17°37'59.7"N, 63°13'36.9"W and 17°38'00.6"N, 63°13'38.0"W at most distant point reached on the trail.

Collector(s):

S. A. Mori 27107 with C. A. Gracie, 24 Oct 2007

Description:

Tree, 7 m tall. Bark peeling in thin sheets, dark green except in spots where it peels then it is orange. Fruits immature, purple.

Habitat:

Dry, disturbed forest.

Feature Notes:

UNICATE. [Photos].

Identifiers:

NY Barcode: 00951929
GUID: eeb4a297-ee01-4091-b269-1ba4a07ede65

Map:

Coordinates: (17.6334, -63.2271)

Distribution:

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