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Gumbo-limbo

Photo by bharrigan.cgx
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26.5438, -80.0449

Field Notes

Description:

Has a flaky bark and oval green leaves. The bark is smooth under the flakes

Habitat:

Near the water by a beach

Notes:

Could be some kind of mangrove.

Reference Links:

Bursera simaruba

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Comments (1)
Tierra
That's a Gumbo Limbo. It is one of my favorite natives trees of Florida.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2010

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