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Loasaceae

Loasaceae A.L. de Jussieu. Common name: Loasa Family.

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A family of 20 genera and about 350 species, mainly herbs, primarily of America.

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References: Hufford (2016b) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2016); Weigend In Kubitzki et al. (2004). Show full citations.

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image of plant© Keith Bradley | Cevallia sinuata | Original Image ⭷
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