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spreading pygmyleaf

Loeflingia squarrosa Nutt.
spreading pygmyleaf
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Loeflingia squarrosa is a species in the Caryophyllaceae family, commonly known as spreading pygmyleaf. It was first described by Nutt. in 1838.

Description

Loeflingia squarrosa belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the carnation or carnation family. This species is known by the common name spreading pygmyleaf in English. The scientific name was first published by Nutt. in 1838. The genus to which it belongs is Loeflingia.

Other common names

spreading pygmyleaf

Synonyms

Loeflingia texanaLoeflingia squarrosa subsp. artemisiarumLoeflingia squarrosa subsp. cactorumLoeflingia squarrosa subsp. texanaLoeflingia pusillaLoeflingia squarrosa var. artemisiarumLoeflingia squarrosa var. squarrosa

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