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Clusia major L.

West Indian balsam fig

Synonyms
Clusia alba
Botanical details
Family
Clusiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Clusia

Genus description

A genus of around 300-400 species of evergreen shrubs, vines and trees with thick, sometimes succulent-like glossy, leathery foliage. Funnel-shaped flowers produced in some species vary in colour from white, yellow or pink to red, but these are often only produced in more warm and humid conditions

Name status

Correct

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