Flower of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Title

  Flower of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.

• Creator(s)

  R. Aguilar

• Description

  Flower of Lecythis mesophylla based on Reinaldo Aguilar 14207 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Note how the petals press up against the androecium, a feature that helps restrict all but the most efficient pollinator

• Specimens

  Pending, R. Aguilar 14207, Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori, Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; Central America, Costa Rica, Puntarenas

• Taxonomy

  Lecythis mesophylla S.A.Mori

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2013 Reinaldo Aguilar

• Image Type

  Field photograph