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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationApocynaceae: Catharanthus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02114335
CollectorW. G. D'Arcy
StateTortola
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Virgin Islands (U.K.): Tortola
LocalityLower Estate.
Date Collected1966-01-31
Verbatim Elevation10 M
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2efae77e-050f-4a08-81cd-bfc35aa8f41c
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02114335
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Catharanthus roseus Linnaeus & G. Don
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks4:00 PM; An ornamental and common wild flower at lower elevations. The white form withstands more salt but less drought than the pink, hence it is more common near beaches.

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