Field notebooks : Bermuda, 1926-1929
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of fuscous acute. Venuis 11 to 13 (if 13 the 2 outside not prominent) Fr very flat, varying in width in same pos. But more or less narrow over 6in. Remains of fl clung to pedicel at base of fr stalk. Ped glabrous except for few hair ridges & almost no signs of the glandular body on fr. 5-9-29 Lantana Sellowiana, Lambville. Fl. Southlands. Same plant as 4-11-29 but a better spec. ? 5-6-29 Senecio Cineraria, D.C. p396 BMJC.P.784 Mayflower fr for fr. "Fl yellow" says Mr Cox. The oblong flurse segms somewhat lobed deep on lower side. Ivory densely white nearly both sides but less so above. ? 5-6-29 Andropogon Schoenanthus, L. p10 = Cymbopogon — Spring. BMJC.P.108 Mayflower fr for fr. Irs gray green, mid rib white & other veins obvious glabrous, rough on edges. 2in x 3/4in dominate. Ligule short & venoate. Crushed lvs have unmistakable lemongrass odor. 5-6-29 Tree fr for fr. "Malogany" by Mr Cox resembles tree labeled Swietenia macrophylla "at Agri Stat in first dwelling. Its 4 pair segms cling to 3/4 x 2 1/2 in, glabrous & shining above, dull below. Slightly acute, entire, inequi at base. lateral veins very strongly marked (Dec 3-21-29) If not select the upperside is usually broader than lower.