Boerhavia diffusa L.

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PLANTS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
BIKAR ATOLL
Boerhavia diffusa L.
Locality Bikar Islet
Occurrence Common on dune slopes at edge
of forest, especially on west
side of islet
Date August 8, 1952 Alt» 1-3 m*
Coll. F. R. Fosberg No. 345/2
Remarks Prostrate, forming large mat from
thick root crown) stems red; leaves dull
green, white beneath) flowers pink, open
in morning, closed in afternoon, fruit
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