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Spermatophyta: Monocotyledonae

Limnocharitaceae

Butomaceae

Literature

Gibbs Russell, G.E. (1977) Keys to Vascular Aquatic Plants in Rhodesia Kirkia 10(2) 411-502

Martins, E.S. (2009) Limnocharitaceae FZ 12(2)

Description of the family

Aquatic herbs. Leaves basal, distichous, erect. Inflorescence an umbel. Flowers bisexual, acinomorphic. Sepals 3, green. Petals 3, larger than the sepals, delicate, not persistent, white, pink or yellow. Stamens c.9. Carpels superior, united at base. Fruit a whorl of follicles.

Worldwide: 3 genera and 11 species.

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GenusContent
Butomopsis Kunth
Hydrocleys Rich.

Other sources of information about Limnocharitaceae:

GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Limnocharitaceae
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Hyde, M.A. & Wursten, B. (2010). Flora of Zimbabwe: Family page: Limnocharitaceae.
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/family.php?family_id=119, retrieved 3 September 2010

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