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Leucothoe axillaris and L. fontanesiana
Author(s): P. S. Green
Year: 1963
Journal: Castanea
Volume: 28
Issue: 3
Pages: 93-100
Article Topic(s): Morphology, Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Leucothoe axillaris (Coastal doghobble),
Abstract
Analyzes herbarium specimens of Leucothoe axillaris and L. fontanesiana to discern differences according to 12 morphological traits. Many traits overlapped and the author concluded that live plants were necessary to sufficiently identify the species.Suggested Citation
P. S. Green. "Leucothoe axillaris and L. fontanesiana." Castanea 28.3 (1963): 93-100.Go back