Another Costa Rican rainforest plant

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  1. Fidel

    Fidel Active Member

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    3-wing3.jpg 3-wing2.jpg This seems to be a vine (judging by the tendril). I'm not sure if the three-winged structures are buds or fruits (but suspect the latter). Any help would be gratefully received.
     

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  2. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Unfortunately I ran out of Google Books "viewing time" viewing the Guide to Tendrillate Climbers of Costa Rican Mountains on-line, but I strongly suspect it's a Gouania species (Rhamnaceae).
     
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    Thank you very much for your detective work! At first glance G. lupuloides seems to be a good match.
     
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