The Virtual Herbarium of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands (CAYM) a part of the Fairchild Tropical Garden (FTG) Virtual Herbarium.
Malvaceae
Malvaviscus arboreus cubensis Cav.; Schlecht.
Grand Cayman: North Side.
On northern approach to the Mountain (Mastic), south of Rock Pond.
Shrub, height 1-2m Locally scattered. Flowers bright pink. Fruit 1cm dia., calyx covering fruit, green.. Old secondary growth.
Penny Clifford No.100 02-Dec-1992
CAYM Accession # 856
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