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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationTurnera: Turneraceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01244478
CollectorL. R. Richey
Collector number99-546
CountryBahamas
StateCat Island
GeographyNorth America: Caribbean (Region): Bahamas: Cat Island
LocalityBetween McQueen's and Devil's Point settlements. Found down a gravel road that runs at a 45 degree angle to the main road (if traveling south on road).
Georeference24 08 45 N, 75 27 45 W
Date Collected1999-07-01
HabitatScrubby partially low vegetated disturbed roadside.
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e7af842d-8b22-47c3-a90a-2684a3e6505b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01244478
HerbariumGH
FamilyTurneraceae
Determination Turnera diffusa Willdenow ex Schultes
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksLimbs are boiled and the decoction taken as a tea. Some add it to Bush Tea which has strengthening, fertility, and aphrodisiac qualities. [ethnobotanical data]

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