Systematics of the North American Desert Species of Abronia and Tripterocalyx (Nyctaginaceae)

Differences in inflorescence maturation patterns, in the scar at the apex of the anthocarp after abscision of the upper portion of the perianth, and between receptacles give additional support for the recognition of Abronia and Tripterocalyx as separate genera. Keys, descriptions, and distribution o...

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Published in:Brittonia 1975-10, Vol.27 (4), p.328-347
Main Author: Galloway, Leo A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achenes
Bracts
Flowers
Herbs
Inflorescences
Leaf blade
Perianths
Petioles
Plants
Stems
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Summary:Differences in inflorescence maturation patterns, in the scar at the apex of the anthocarp after abscision of the upper portion of the perianth, and between receptacles give additional support for the recognition of Abronia and Tripterocalyx as separate genera. Keys, descriptions, and distribution of 11 species of Abronia and three species of Tripterocalyx are given.
ISSN:0007-196X
1938-436X
DOI:10.2307/2805512