Cassytha filiformis L.

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Plants of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
LAUR NO: 5299
Cassytha filiformis L
LOCALITY: Sandy Point Elev.: 0-10 m.
HABITAT: Coastal scrub dominated by Coccoloba uvifera; sandy soil.
DESCRIPTION: Twining, parasitic vine to 5 m long; with numerous lateral branches. Stems yellowish or yellowish green; berries sub-globose.
COLL: P. Acevedo-Rdgz., A. Siaca, C.D. Fleming & K. Jones DATE: 28 Feb 1993
Supported by funds from the Smithsonian and the Homeland Foundation.
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