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Link to enlarge vase K7784 &#copy; Justin Kerr Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:  Apocynaceae
Genus:  Plumeria
Species:  obtusa
Authority:  L.
Common Name:  frangipani
Maya Name:  zopilote
Depictions:  Ceramic vessel
Maya Plant Use:  Medicine
Botanical Significance:  The whirled pattern of a Plumeria flower can be seen on these ploychrome ceramics. This unique flower is typical of the Apocynaceae family.
Notes:  P. rubra? Photos: www.nybg.org (P. rubra)
Photos:  Click on an image below for high resolution comparison.


Other Plant Photos:


Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image.



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