Lycianthes pilifera (Benth.) Bitter

Grown in greenhouse at UC Berkeley.
Harvested: ¿4	\*¥\)
A Revision of Lycianthes series Meizonodontae
(UC) UC Berkeley/ (MEXU) Herbario National Mexico
Lycianthes peduncularis (Schlechtendal) Bitter
Mexico: State of Mexico; Mpio. Huehuetoca; N of Huehuetoca along the road to
Apaxco, ca. 4.2 road mi from edificio "los arcos" in downtown Huehuetoca. W side of
road, gentle lower slopes of hill, perhaps 100 ft from road. 2200 m.
Shrubby matorral habitat with evidence of grazing. Plant growing in shade of Schinus
molle. Volcanic boulders present; soil rich brown. Very rare on this side of the road;
larger population on E side of road. Plants occurring singly. Prostrate herb from
tuberous root; corolla pale lilac, nearly white, with pale pink stripes radiating out from
center; flowers open at time of collection (1:30 pm).
Ellen Dean 201	1 July 1990
with Lauro Solano
Fieldwork supported by grants and fellowships from:
the National Science Foundation, Explorer's Club, Sigma Xi, Hardman Foundation,
Tinker Foundation, and UC Berkeley
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