Theophrasta americana

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Family: Primulaceae (Primrose)

Distribution: Dominican Republic, Haiti

Description: This understory shrub with compact rosette foliage has edible fruits called “guayabo de indio.” The leaves of this slow growing plant are pointy scalloped. It likes shade to partial sun. It is found only in Hispaniola and is an original Fairchild introduction.

1: Plot 128c (128C) • Accession: 2012-2058
2: Plot 128c (128C) • Accession: 2012-2058
3: Plot 128c (128C) • Accession: 2012-2069
4: Plot 128d (128D) • Accession: 2012-2058*J
5: Plot 128d (128D) • Accession: 2012-2058*K
6: Plot 128d (128D) • Accession: 2012-2058*L
7: Plot 128d (128D) • Accession: 2012-2069*E
8: Plot 134 (134) • Accession: 2015-0968
9: Plot 25 (25) • Accession: 2017-0067
10: Plot 49 (49) • Accession: 2012-2069*F
11: Plot 49 (49) • Accession: 2012-2069*G

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Theophrasta americana

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