While Vitex pinnata is a familiar tree found almost everywhere in Singapore, and even lend its vernacular name to Jalan Leban (off Thomson Road), her little sister Vitex vestita is exceptionally rare, occurring primarily in the shadow of our Dipterocarp giants in MacRitchie forest.
Here is a rare glimpse for you! : )
Here is a rare glimpse for you! : )
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| Beautiful MacRitchie Forest |
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| Leaflets dancing with the occasional sunbeam |
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| Inflorescences |
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| Zygomorphic flower |
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| Fruits turning from green to yellow to red |
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| Hairs on the underside of leaflets |
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| Smooth scaly bark |
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