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Pachira sessilis

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Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Pachira

Pachira sessilis

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · cc_by

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Pachira sessilis is a neotropical tree in the subfamily Bombacoideae of the family Malvaceae and is native to Central America. Its common name is yuco de monte. The leaves are palmately divided with 5 to 7 leaflets, but differ from other Pachira species in having indented leaf tips. The large flowers are similar in form to those of Pachira aquatica but smaller and dark red.

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