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spreading moonpod

Acleisanthes diffusa (A.Gray) R.A.Levin
spreading moonpod
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Acleisanthes diffusa is a species in the Nyctaginaceae family, commonly known as spreading moonpod. It is native to North America, specifically found in the states of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species was formally described in 2002.

Description

Acleisanthes diffusa, known as spreading moonpod, is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It is distributed across parts of the United States, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The scientific name was published in 2002, following the authorship of (A.Gray) R.A.Levin.

Other common names

spreading moonpod

Distribution

North America · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Texas

Synonyms

Selinocarpus diffusus

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