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Petiveriaceae

Petiveriaceae C. Agardh. Common name: Petiveria Family.

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A family of about 9 genera and 13 species, herbs, vines, and trees, of tropical areas. Sometimes included in the Phytolaccaceae.

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References: Nienaber & Thieret (2003) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2003b); Rogers (1985); Rohwer (1993b) In Kubitzki, Rohwer, & Bittrich (1993). Show full citations.

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image of plant© Alan Cressler: Rivina humilis, Citra Cypress Grotto, St. Johns River Water Management Lands, Marion County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler | Rivina humilis source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Keith Bradley | Trichostigma octandrum
image of plant© Alan Cressler: Petiveria alliacea, Citra Cypress Grotto, St. Johns River Water Management Lands, Marion County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler | Petiveria source | Original Image ⭷

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