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Ascolepis pusilla
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Ascolepis pusilla Ridl. var. microcuspis Lye Ascolepis pusilla Ridl. var. echinata Hooper |
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Annual with small root system. Inflorescence yellowish-brown; main involucral bracts to 6 cm long. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | pusilla: insignificant, small, weak |
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| Literature: |
Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 268 - 269. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 87. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 181. as Ascolepis pusilla var. microcuspis |
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