Fruit and seeds of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Title

  Fruit and seeds of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Creator(s)

  R. Aguilar

• Publisher

  NYBG

• Description

  Fruit and seeds of Lecythis mesophylla based on Reinaldo Aguilar 10300 from Puntarenas Costa Rica. The aril of the seed on the left has been attacked by an insect larva.

• Specimens

  Pending, R. Aguilar 10300, Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori, Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; Central America, Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Osa (Canton)

• Taxonomy

  Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2006 Reinaldo Aguilar

• Image Type

  Field photograph

• Subject Part

  Seed