The swamp titi (Cyrilla racemiflora) has persistent racemes. In February, we find last year's racemes mixed in among the remaining green leaves. The fruits are also still attached. |
Titi racemes are long. This one measures nearly 11 inches in length. The racemes tend to twist, turn, curve and bunch together. |
Titi fruits, though small, are numerous. |
Fruits measure a little more than a sixteenth of an inch. |
The tiny fruits can be found around the base of the tree and in low spots not far off from the tree. |
Swamp titi racemes collected in winter, February 2019 |