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Lopezia hirsuta

Lopezia hirsuta Jacq.
Lopezia hirsuta
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Lopezia hirsuta is a species in the genus Lopezia, belonging to the family Onagraceae. It was first described by the botanist Jacq. in 1797.

Description

Lopezia hirsuta is a member of the Onagraceae family, commonly known as the evening primrose family. This family includes herbaceous plants often characterized by showy flowers and four-parted structures. The species was formally published in 1797 by the botanist Jacq., contributing to the taxonomic classification of plants within the genus Lopezia. The genus Lopezia comprises several species, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is recognized for its distinctive floral morphology and ecological adaptations.

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