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Muntingiaceae
Muntingia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Muntingia calabura Linnaeus. Common name: Calabura, Jamaica Cherry, Strawberry Tree. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of tropical America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA6, K4, NS, POWO, WH3; = n/a. Basionym: Muntingia calabura L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Muntingia calabura - FNA6

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL

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image #1 of Muntingia calabura© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Muntingia calabura© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
image #3 of Muntingia calabura© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷

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