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A Biosystematic Study of the Polygonum hydropiperoides (Polygonaceae) Complex
Author(s): C. B. McDonald
Year: 1980
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Journal of Botany
Journal Link: http://www.amjbot.org
Volume: 67
Issue: 5
Pages: 664-670
Article Topic(s): Genetics, Morphology, Systematics, Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Polygonum hydropiperoides (Swamp smartweed),
Abstract
Investigates the morphology, cytology, and crossing compatibility of four species in the Polygonum hydropiperoides complex from the southeastern US. Analysis of morphological characters indicated that P. hydropiperoides and P. opelousanum are not distinct. Chromosome counts for these two species are 2n=40. Fertile hybrids were formed between these two species. Results indicate that P. opelousanum is not a distinct species and should be merged with P. hydropiperoides.Suggested Citation
C. B. McDonald. "A Biosystematic Study of the Polygonum hydropiperoides (Polygonaceae) Complex." American Journal of Botany 67.5 (1980): 664-670.Go back