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PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Melastomataceae
GUYANA. Cl concession. Himara Creek. 130 m 3°22'N 58°H'W.
Swampy forest. Palm, Annonaceae, Violaceae dominant. Mixed sand.
Shrub 1.5m tall. Infructescence terminal. Fruits green turning purple.
Entire plant covered in yellow trichomes. Leaf base asymmetrical.
Silver-beaked tanager eats fruits.. Silica sample. Photo. Silica sample.
Photo. Common Name: bird fruit.
K.M. Redden 6018	14 September 2008
With: K. Wurdack, A. Rodriguez, C. Perry, P. Ragnauth, H. James & H.
Simon
Smithsonian Biological Diversity of the Guiana Shield Program
U.S. National Herbarium (US)
02831488