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Clethraceae

not marked as a favorite taxon Clethraceae J.F. Klotzsch. Common name: Clethra Family.

A monogeneric family of 65-95 species, shrubs and trees, primarily of tropical America and Asia. Sometimes combined into the Cyrillaceae.

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References: Anderberg & Zhang (2002); Schneider & Bayer In Kubitzki et al. (2004); Sleumer (1967b); Tucker & Jones (2009) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2009). Show full citations.

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image #1 of Clethraceae© Bruce A. Sorrie | Clethra alnifolia | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Clethraceae© Gary P. Fleming | Clethra | Original Image ⭷
image #3 of Clethraceae© Keith Bradley | Clethra alnifolia | Original Image ⭷
image #4 of Clethraceae© Bruce A. Sorrie | Clethra alnifolia | Original Image ⭷

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