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Genus PERSEA, Linn. — Part 1

C. Flower stalks short, smooth; bark red.

(P. Borbonia) RED BAY

CC. Flower stalks long, pubescent; bark dull brown.

(P. pubescens) SWAMP BAY

BB. Calyx lobes not presistent on the fruit.

C. Flowers in long-stemmed, sub-terminal panicles; berry small, blue-black.