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Cassytha ciliolata

Cassytha ciliolata Nees
Cassytha ciliolata
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Cassytha ciliolata is a species in the Lauraceae family, native to the Cape Provinces. It was first described by Nees in 1836.

Description

Cassytha ciliolata belongs to the Lauraceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes laurels and related species. This species is part of the Cassytha genus, which is known for its parasitic or hemiparasitic growth habit. It is naturally distributed in the Cape Provinces region. The species was formally published in 1836 by the botanist Nees.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Ozarthris capenseCassytha capensisCassytha triflora

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