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Thismia kobensis

Thismia kobensis Suetsugu
Thismia kobensis
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Thismia kobensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Burmanniaceae, which is myco-heterotrophic. It belongs to the genus Thismia and is native to Japan. The species was formally described and published in 2018 by Suetsugu.

Description

Thismia kobensis is a member of the Burmanniaceae family, known for its myco-heterotrophic lifestyle, meaning it derives nutrients from fungi rather than through photosynthesis. It is part of the Thismia genus and is found in Japan. The species was first described and published in 2018 by the botanist Suetsugu.

Distribution

Japan

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