Erithalis fruticosa L.

F
2fi\
The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species	Erithalis fruticosa Au: L.
Family	Rubiaceae
Common Name	Black Torch
Description	Shrub with white petals.
Location/Habitat	Between Devil's Point and the Deep South Turn Around. Disturbed roadside low dry evergreen forest / coppice.
Latitude	24°09’ 87” N Longitude 75°19’59” W
L'ses/Comments	Traditionally used as a torch, especially when hunting for land crabs,
Collector(s)	Laurel R. Richey
Collection No	©0-783 Duplicates 5 Date June 2,2000
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
02595135