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Yellow alder

Turnera ulmifolia

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Leaves surround the bright yellow flower radially.

Habitat:

Tropical, native to Mexico and the West Indies.

Notes:

Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens.

Reference Links:

Turnera ulmifolia, http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/images/tur_ulm_1757.jpg

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
AdamAmosa
Wow I just replanted this, thinking it was some sort of hibiscus. Thank you for the insight
Sckel
Turnera ulmifolia? http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/images/tur_ulm_1757.jpg

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Yellow 8 MMS - Hawai'i
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedSeptember 7, 2013

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