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Bunchosia swartziana Griseb. (syn: Bunchosia glandulosa (Cav.) DC.); siip che'

Shrub; leaves opposite, simple, elliptic, entire, often with paired basilaminar glands visible on the lower surface; inflorescence a raceme of yellow flowers; sepals glandular; petals prominently clawed (borne on narrow stalk-like bases); fruits red, fleshy.

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