Zornia latifolia Sm.

FLORA OF MADAGASCAR
Zomia latifolia Smith var. latifolia
E Madagascar, Tamatave (Toamasina)
Province, south of Ambila-Lemaitso, near
village of Andovoranto.
Map Ref.: 18°57'S 49°07’E
Amongst short, grazed grass on sand near
village near sea.
Alt. c. 1 m
Creeping herb with woody base. Leaves
glossy, with 2 leaflets. Bracts green.
Flowers bright yellow with several red rays
at the base of the standard petal. Keel pale
green, beaked. Pods green with pale bristles.
Root nodules present.
D.J. & B.P. Du Puy
26.12.88	M18
EX HERB. HORT. BOT. REG. KEW.
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