Pipturus argenteus (G.Forst.) Wedd.

Remarks Shrubs 1-3 m. tall; pistillate; fruit'white
?fleshy. “olulgrasus'1 hark used for making
string.
examined for
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PLANTS OF TfiE CAROLINE ISLANDS
PALAU ISLANDS
Pipturus argenteus
Det.
Locality Ngeanges (Gaiangas) Island, in Yoo (Sar) Passage just west of
south point of Umkthapei Island
Habitat sandy flat covered by dense low brushy second-growth forest.
the island is limestone, partially elevated, partially flat coral sand.
Coftmon everywhere.
Date July 23-24, 1946 Altitude 1 m. (estimated)
Cofl. F. R. Fosberg No. 25795
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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From THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HERBARIUM
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