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Jamaican Dogwood

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Scientific Name: Piscidia piscipula
Common Name: Jamaican dogwood
Family: Fabaceae
Specific Region: Key Largo,FL
Description: Pulvinus stalk-one helpful identification for Piscidia is the enlarged area at the base of the petiole (where the leaf {not leaflet} meets the stem) this is called a pulvinus stalk. If you enlarge this photo, it is easy to see on all the leaves
Date: January 14,2007

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