Jaltomata sanctae-martae
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NameJaltomata sanctae-martae
Scientific NameJaltomata sanctae-martae (Bitter) Benítez
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatFound in mountainous regions of Venezuela, specifically noted in Yacambú National Park, Lara State, at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters above sea level.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
This plant is a viscid-pilose subshrub with reclining, hollow, and furrowed stems. It features pale yellow corollas, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, each with two internal green spots at the base of the lobes. The stamens are of unequal height, and it produces red fruits with a persistent calyx.
