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Monochaetum

Monochaetum sp.

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9.65424, -83.8713

Field Notes

Description:

It could be M. vulcanicus or talamascensis. Melastomataceae.

Habitat:

Garden in Paraiso Quetzal. Also seen in the sides of roads and paths.

Species ID Suggestions

Volcano Melastoma

Monochaetum vulcanicum

Comments (1)

Monochaetum vulcanicum, endemic to Costa Rica, mostly higher altitude. http://botany.org/Awards/ContestImages/CA13-005_1080.jpg http://www.fotobiota.com/page5us.php?sec=pic&t_id=8&maincat=2&id=5055&g_id=541 http://eol.org/pages/5441456/overview http://www.tropicaldesigns.com/april06/Monochaetum%20vulcanicum%20poas%20closeup.jpg

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