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Field No. F-2692 Latin name Bursera simaruba
Local name Palo mulato P.I. No.
Locality data Vic. of Sumidiro, Veracruz; on the
west approaching a bank of the Rio Sonzo,
a tributary of the Rio Mezpac.
Plant description Tree up to 8 m. with thin,
shining bark.
Special notes Used for living fence-posts Wild? V
around pastures.
Cult?
Collector F. Martinez M. Date May 1957
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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