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Narthecium asiaticum

Narthecium asiaticum Maxim.
Narthecium asiaticum
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Narthecium asiaticum is a flowering plant species in the family Nartheciaceae. It is endemic to Japan and was first described in 1867 by Maxim.

Description

Narthecium asiaticum belongs to the genus Narthecium and is part of the Nartheciaceae family. This species is native exclusively to Japan and has not been recorded outside this region. It was formally published in 1867 by the botanist Maxim. The plant is a member of a family that is relatively small and includes species with specific ecological adaptations.

Distribution

Japan

Synonyms

Abama asiatica

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