[Specimen details]

Erythrina herbacea
Family Name Fabaceae
Currently Accepted Name Erythrina herbacea L. - Determined By: Lakela, 1962
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : S of Cocoa Beach near Satellite Motel. 28° 23' 10" N 80° 44' 31" W
Description Some shrubs to 3 m high or more, spiny and gnarly on older stems; flowers deep red before foliage.
Habitat In wooded dune vegetation with Eugenia and sand live oaks [Quercus geminata].
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector O. K. Lakela 24986
Collection Date 22 Apr 1962
Accession Number 52248
Image 52248.jpg
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