Boerhavia diffusa L.

Alt.
PLANTS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
_	Utirik Atoll
Boerhavia diffusa v. tetrandra (Forst.) Heim
Locality Utirik Islet, SW corner of islet
Occurrence Sparse coconut grove with
coral sand, gravel, debris Clumps of Scaevola•
Date 1951, Nov. 28
1-3 m.
Coll. F. R. Fosberg
No. 33644
Remarks Prostrate to ascending, longer
stems prostrate, flowers pinkish
Leaves stiff, brittle.
“Project Atoll”, U. S. Geological Survey
No.
Det. F. R. Fosberg i&tâ
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
04721927
04721927