Scaevola Linnaeus. Common name: Fanflower, Half-flower, Scaevola.
A genus of about 130 species, perennial herbs, shrubs, woody scramblers and trees, tropical and subtropical, especially in Australia and nearby islands.
References: Acevedo-Rodríguez & Strong (2012); Carolin (1990); Carolin (2007) In Kadereit & Jeffrey (2007); Correll & Correll (1982). Show full citations.
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© Keith Bradley | Scaevola plumieri | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Scaevola taccada (Scaevola sericea var. taccada), fruit, near Maakole, Hawaii County, Hawaii 1 by Alan Cressler | Scaevola taccada source | Original Image ⭷
© Scott Ward | Scaevola plumieri | Original Image ⭷
© Joey Shaw | Scaevola taccada source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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