Hamelia patens Jacq.

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HERBARIUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Hamelia patens Jacq.
Highlands Co.: dense woods of
Sabal, Quercus, Persea, et al, in-
cluding abundant epiphytic tilland-
sias, in Highlands Hammock State
Park 6 miles west of Sebring.
Slender shrub up to 2 m. tall. Cor-
olla orange. Young fruit reddish,
mature fruit black & juicy. Very com*
collected by mon.	13 Augus t 195 0
Wilbur & Webster, 2600
Thomas S. Elias
St. Louis University