Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.

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Bard College at Simon’s Rock Herbarium
Plants of Montserrat, W.I.
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Fabaceae	Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
det. G. de Gennaro
Montserrat, St. Peter Parrish, Salem.
16° 44’45” N 62° 13’45” W, elevation ca. 46 m
Residential area, backyard of the Taj; next to stone wall in
weedy area of lawn, lots of shrubs. Woody branching shrub
ca. 1.5-2 m tall. Bark flaky and greenish-gray, the inner
bark dark brown. Leaves dark, slightly bluish-green. Petals
bright red then transitioning to orange then golden yellow
moving outwards; anthers dark red. Fruits grass green. Pine
smell when cut, dissipates quickly.
Coll.: G. de Gennaro 75	Jun 9, 2019
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