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Rhoeo Hance in Walp., Ann. 5:659. 1853. C.B. Clarke in DC., Monogr. Phan. 3:1881; Benth. & Hook. f., Gen. Pl. 3: 855. 1883; G. Bruckner in Engl. & Prantl, Pflanzenfam. ed. 2. 15a: 170. 1930.
A monotypic genus of C. American origin, easily recognized by its short stem, congested sword-like leaves, short, axillary, cymes enclosed within boat-shaped involucral bracts (spathes), and 1 ovule in each locule of ovary.
Lower Taxon
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