Proboscidea louisianica subsp. fragrans

Proboscidea louisianica subsp. fragrans (Lindl.) Bretting is a subspecies of the Proboscidea genus, which belongs to the Martyniaceae family. This taxon was formally published in 1983 by Bretting, who reclassified it from its original description by Lindl. The subspecies is characterized by its distinct features that differentiate it from other subspecies within the Proboscidea genus. It is native to regions where the broader species Proboscidea louisianica is found, and it exhibits traits typical of the Martyniaceae family, including specific morphological adaptations suited to its ecological niche.