Iresine latifolia (M.Martens & Galeotti) Benth. & Hook.

Shrub 1.5 m. tall. Inflorescence still in bud.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Coll.: M. Nee 33136
Sept. 20, 1986
The New York Botanical Garden
Plants of MEXICO
AMARA Iresine /ahivl'l^
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Edo. Veracruz, Mun. Acultzingo, along hwy. Mex. 150,
5 km. ENE of center of Acultzingo.
18°44'N, 97°16'W	alt. 1550 m.
Dry valley, the flat areas mostly cultivated, the slopes
with dry scrub, columnar cacti, Opuntia, no forest, area
grazed and much disturbed.
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