Characteristics
Dicots
Gymnanthes lucida Sw.
CRABWOOD; OYSTERWOOD
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The most northerly population of the species was reportedly near Lake Worth in 1872 and at the time noted to be used for walking canes and cuff buttons (Pierce 1970). No extant native stands are known in Palm Beach Co., and the voucher from there was collected in 1891 (A).
Native
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Classification
MALPIGHIALES
Gymnanthes lucida Sw. - CRABWOOD; OYSTERWOOD
Citation
GYMNANTHES LUCIDA Swartz, Prodr. 96. 1788.
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"Hispaniola", without data, Swartz s.n. (holotype: S).
Species Distribution Map

Based on vouchered plant specimens from wild populations. Cultivated occurrences are not mapped. Click on a county to display its name.

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Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos
Gymnanthes lucida - 139
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Gymnanthes lucida - 139
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Gymnanthes lucida - 159
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Gymnanthes lucida - 159
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Gymnanthes lucida - 283
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