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Japonolirion osense

Japonolirion osense Nakai
Japonolirion osense
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Japonolirion osense is a plant species in the family Petrosaviaceae. It is the sole species in the genus Japonolirion and is native to Japan. This plant grows in grasslands, wetlands, and alpine meadows.

Description

Japonolirion osense, described by Nakai in 1930, is a member of the Petrosaviaceae family. It is found exclusively in Japan and inhabits a range of environments including grasslands, wetlands, and alpine meadows. As the only species in the genus Japonolirion, it is a unique and narrowly distributed plant.

Distribution

Japan

Synonyms

Japonolirion saitoiJaponolirion osense var. saitoi

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