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Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies of Zihuatanejo

ORDER MALVALES

Byttneria aculeata

Byttneria aculeata

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A member of the Hibiscus Family (Malvaceae). Byttneria is native to most of Mexico south through Central America to northern South America. The branches and lower leaf surfaces are armed with sharp recurved prickles.

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