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Flora - Naked Indian

Naked Indian tree on the island of Gaspar Grande.

 
Naked Indian / Peeling Bark Gommier

Scientific Name - Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.

Common Name - Naked Indian / Gayelle      Trade Name - Gumbo-limbo

Medium-sized deciduous tree reaching up to 25 meters high, easily distinguished by it's Green to brownish surface with large papery copper coloured flakes peeling of bark. 

  Flower: Small white clusters along the stem.

Fruit: Brown drupe-like 3 valve about 1cm long .

 
 

 

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