Gossypium hirsutum var. taitense (Parl.) Roberty x G. barbadense L.

Locality Hanamenu cotton thicket. On either
side of the Taaoa trail where it begins its ascent
on the west flank of the valley.
Occurrence
Shrub 2-3 m.
Date Jan. 9, 1964, Alt. 15 m approx.
Coll. B. G. Decker No. 1293
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Remarks Corolla cream-colored. Fruiting
season apparently well past. Relatively
few seeds available. Most of these seemed
to have been eaten, possibly by rats which
are very numerous in the area.
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Plants of the MARQUESAS
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