Fruit, operculum, and seeds of Lecythis poiteaui. Photo by S. A. Mori.

• Title

  Fruit, operculum, and seeds of Lecythis poiteaui. Photo by S. A. Mori.

• Creator(s)

  S. A. Mori

• Publisher

  NYBG

• Description

  Fruit, operculum, and seeds of Lecythis poiteaui based on Nelson 1049 from Amazonas, Brazil. Note the dried arils at the bases of the seeds.

• Specimens

  Specimen - 235266, B. W. Nelson 1049, Lecythis poiteaui O.Berg, Lecythidaceae (245.0), Magnoliophyta; South America, Brazil, Amazonas

• Taxonomy

  Lecythis poiteaui O.Berg

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2008 Scott A. Mori

• Image Type

  Field photograph

• Subject Part

  Seed

• Continent

  South America

• Country

  Brazil