Oleaceae

Menodora heterophylla Moric. ex A. DC.

Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis 8: 316. 1844. Type: Berlandier 1641 (G-DC).

All pictures © Tim Chumley 2000. You may use them with my permission for non-profit purposes only, but please contact me first.

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In bloom at McKinney Falls State Park in April. Note the red buds! Immature fruit.
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Closeup of the flower. A pollinator?!!!

Pictures at other sites:

Photos of Menodora heterophylla from the Noble Foundation

View the type of Bolivaria grisebachii Scheele from the Missouri Botanical Garden

Photos of Menodora heterophylla from the Virtual Herbarium of the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center


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Last updated on 17 September 2000.