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Loasa acanthifolia

Loasa acanthifolia Lam.
Loasa acanthifolia
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Loasa acanthifolia, a member of the Loasaceae family, is a plant species native to parts of South America. It was first described in 1792 by the botanist Lam.

Description

Loasa acanthifolia is a species within the genus Loasa, which belongs to the Loasaceae family. This plant is naturally distributed across Argentina South, as well as central and southern regions of Chile. The species was first scientifically documented in 1792 by the botanist Lam., marking its formal recognition in botanical literature.

Distribution

Argentina South · Chile Central · Chile South

Synonyms

Loasa acanthifolia f. albipunctataLoasa nitidaLoasa punicea

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