Boerhavia diffusa L.

Det. F. R. Fosberg 19^
PLANTS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Boerhavia
Locality Likiep Atoll, Iikiep Islet
Habitat flat, mostly very rocky qoral soil, little sand, planted to. coconuts,
with little undergrowth, few breadfruits, these mostly around vil-
lage, broad thickets on outer side. Common on flry broken
coral
Date Aug. 29, 1946	Altitude 1-2 m. (estimated)
Coll. F. R. Fosberg No. 27,006
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Remarks Root thick^ stems prostrate, reddish,«
elongate; leaves.white beneath^ slightly
infested by Albugo; flowers pink;
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U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia
04721925