species 104 observations

West Indian Falsebox

Gyminda latifolia

Field notes

Gyminda latifolia, the West Indian false box, is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is native to coastal Mexico, the Florida Keys, and the islands of the Caribbean. A shrub or tree reaching 7.5 m (25 ft), it is typically found in hammocks 0 to 10 m (0 to 33 ft) above sea level.

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Key traits

Layer
Trees

From USDA PLANTS.