Species Rhus refracta
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Rhus:
Gk. rhous, from rhodos = red (the word can be traced back for centuries); referring to the fruits or autumn leaves of some species.
Etymology of refracta:
From the Latin ‘refracta’ / ‘refractus’ meaning ‘bent back’
Scientific name:
Rhus refracta Eckl. & Zeyh.
Etymology applies to:
Common names:
Growweblaartaaibos
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. 2: 145 (1836)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1836
Dioecious, evergreen shrub or small tree to 4 m. Leaves trifoliolate, leaflets sessile, obovate. Flowers pale yellow. Drupes round, smooth, stone with lateral processes. Jan.--Mar. SE (Plettenberg Bay to Mount Frere).
Observations of Taxon
Rhus refracta
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown