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Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene
| Name | Det. qual. | Type of det. | Det. based on specimen | Det. by and when | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichlis spicata (L.) Greene | Det. | E00544939 | Sylvester, S.P. June 2016 | Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E) |
Collector/Expedition: Goodwin, Zoe Africa, Lopez, German Nadir, Lloyd, Adam John & Lloyd, Kate Alice
Collection number: 1596
Collection date: 27th May 2010
Country/Territory: Belize:Corozal
Collecting locality: Belize:Corozal:Uacax Kai. Isolated Eleocharis marsh 300 m North of Sarteneja road at Mile 28.5, halfway between Sarteneja & Chunox.
Latitude: 18°17'35''N, Longitude: 88°17'30''W
Habitat: Open Eleocharis marsh in seasonal, deciduous forest on limestone. Marsh dominated by Eleocharis sp., pools of open water at centre & fringed by abundant Dalbergia glabra, frequent Acoelorraphe wrightii, Cameraria latifolia, occasional Crescentia cujete & Metopium brownei.
Description: Frequent herb to 50 cm; purplish culm & blue-green flat leaves; solid culm; ligule of long white hairs; rhizomatous habit.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00544939
Herbarium region: 14 (Central America)
Number of sheets: 1
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