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Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH |
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| 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. |
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Other Plant Photos: |
Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image. |
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