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Lappula spinocarpos

Lappula spinocarpos (Forssk.) Asch. ex Kuntze
Lappula spinocarpos
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Lappula spinocarpos is a species in the genus Lappula, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It was first described by Asch. ex Kuntze in 1887, based on the original work by Forsskål.

Description

Lappula spinocarpos is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. The species was published in 1887 by Asch. ex Kuntze, with the original material attributed to Forsskål. This species is part of the genus Lappula, which includes various flowering plants known for their small, often spiny fruits. The genus is widely distributed and includes species adapted to a range of habitats.

Synonyms

Lappula vahlianaLappula tuberculosaMyosotis spinocarposRochelia spinocarposSclerocaryopsis spinocarposAnchusa spinocarposCynoglossospermum spinocarpumEchinospermum spinocarposEchinospermum tuberculosumEchinospermum vahlianumLappula spinocarpos subsp. spinocarpos

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