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Melampyrum chlorostachyum

Melampyrum chlorostachyum (Hohen.) Beauverd
Melampyrum chlorostachyum
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Melampyrum chlorostachyum is a species in the Orobanchaceae family, native to the North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, and Ukraine. It was first described in 1916 by Hohenacker and later revised by Beauverd.

Description

Melampyrum chlorostachyum (Hohen.) Beauverd is a member of the Orobanchaceae family, commonly known as the broomrape family. This species is native to regions including the North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, and Ukraine. It was originally published in 1916 by Hohenacker and later reclassified by Beauverd. The genus Melampyrum includes various parasitic or hemiparasitic plants, and M. chlorostachyum is one of its recognized species. Its distribution is limited to the specified geographic regions, where it likely grows in habitats typical for the family, such as woodland edges or grassy areas. No additional ecological or morphological details are provided in the source data.

Distribution

North Caucasus · Transcaucasus · Ukraine

Synonyms

Melampyrum arvense var. chlorostachyum

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