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Field No. 1608
Latin name Rhizophora mangle
Local name
P. I. No.
Locality data along road to Sisal (from
Merida) a few km. from Sisel,
Yucatan, Mex.
Plant description slender tree 12-15 ft. with
yellow fls.
3 boggy stems - 3 3/4 in.
bark - 1/2 in.,
Special notes sp. for hbr + anel 100g Wild? ✓
Cult?
Collector B G Schubert + G Gomez Pompa Date 2/15/58
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO