Melochia tomentosa L.

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PLANTS OF JAMAICA
Parish: St. Indrew	Date: Dec. 12, 1957
Bot. Name: Melochia tomentosa L.
Vern. Name: Tea BuStl.
Shrub, about 6 ft. high, somewhat sprawling;
flowers purplish red. Midst rocks, Hope River
valley, below August Town. Alt. c. 500 ft. Used
to prepare a tea used as a cold medicine.
Collector: T. G. YUNCKER
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