Gorgeous Tree in the Yucatan

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  1. davallia

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    This tree was so beautiful - any help greatly appreciated.
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Luehea spp.?
     
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    Yes! Thank you so much. I think L. speciosa from photos.
     
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    I agree, davallia, it is georgeous - as are the pictures.
     
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    Thank you, Susan - I love doing the photos; every day a surprise.
     
  6. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I don't know the plant at all, I just found an image with similar calyx on this Malvaceae site. It's a very helpful site.

    http://www.malvaceae.info/
     
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    This is terrific, Eric. One of my favorite families - this is bookmarked, for sure. Thank you.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Wow, I just learned that Tilia are Malvaceae. I've bookmarked that site too.

    Davallia, as long as I'm here, I may as well add how much I enjoyed seeing this tree and the photos.
     
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    Thank you Wendy. A lovely surpirse - turned a corner on a path and there it was - a new surprise.
     

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