Zygia latifolia (L.) Fawc. & Rendle var. latifolia

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Zygia latifolia (L.) Fawc. & Rendle var. latifolia

  • Collector(s)

    D. Brenner 79-4, 28 Jul 1979

  • Location

    Mexico. Veracruz. 200 yards from the Gulf of México, at river edge along the Río Maquina flood plain.

  • Habitat

    At river edge. River might be brackish at times.Thicket of approximately 3 individuals, 14 trunks within 10 linear ft., some extend 20 ft. from shore at water level. Similar plants seen in similar habitats nearby Balzapote and La Palma.

  • Description

    Trees, 20 ft. tall. Roots fibrous some exposed in water. Bark smooth and moss covered. Flowers white with magenta filament tips, scent like honeysuckle.

  • Specimen Notes

    Altitud en pies: 5-10 ft. Origen: University of Texas at Austin. River might be brackish at times. Fruit Collection.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00552375

    Occurrence ID: cde067cf-0fc6-4214-96fb-93f6b58edc02

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Mexico

  • State/Province

    Veracruz

  • Locality

    200 yards from the Gulf of México, at river edge along the Río Maquina flood plain.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1.5 - 3 m. (5 - 10 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    18.67, -95.12

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