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Menyanthes L.

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Menyanthes L., Sp. Pl. 639 (1753)
Menyanthes L.
Names_Fungi record source Menyanthes L. 1753

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Exotic
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New Zealand
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Webb, C.J.; Sykes, W.R.; Garnock-Jones, P.J. (1988)

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L.
L.
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
1753
639
ICN
Menyanthes L.
genus
Menyanthes

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Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Asterales
Menyanthaceae
Menyanthes

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Webb, C.J.; Sykes, W.R.; Garnock-Jones, P.J. 1988: Flora of New Zealand. Vol. IV. Naturalised Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Dicotyledons. Botany Division DSIR, Christchurch.

Menyanthes L.

Bottom-rooting, rhizomatous, aquatic or subaquatic herbs. Lvs alternate, 3-foliolate, entire, ± obovate; basal lvs not in rosettes; petioles easily distinguishable from stem. Fls in racemes produced on a leafless, emergent scape, on short pedicels, not ephemeral. Corolla white, prominently fimbriate. Stamens almost = corolla tube, inserted near its base. Ovary superior; style exserted. Capsule 2-valved.

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Menyanthes L.
Menyanthes
Mabberley, D.J. (2008)
Menyanthes L.
Menyanthaceae
Menyanthes L.
Menyanthes L.
Webb, C.J.; Sykes, W.R.; Garnock-Jones, P.J. (1988)

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Names_Plants
1 January 2000
29 September 2008
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