Wildflowers: Small Colombian Flowering Tree

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  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    This is a small tree. The trunk is about 5 cm in diameter. The leaves are opposite.
     

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    Pitter, Apr 22, 2013
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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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    Hamelia species or similar genus in Rubiaceae (coffee family).
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks very much for that. Now I know where to start digging around.
     
    Pitter, Apr 25, 2013
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