A Taxonomic Revision of the Eastern North American and Eastern Asian Disjunct Genus Brachyelytrum (Poaceae): Evidence from Morphology, Phytogeography and AFLPs
Morphological and phytogeographical data support the recognition of three distinct species in the genus Brachyelytrum B. japonicum, B. erectum, and B. aristosum. Brachyelytrum japonicum is confined to eastern Asia and is characterized by narrow leaf blades (0.5–0.8 cm wide), long lower glumes (0.2–2...
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Language: | English |
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The American Society of Plant Taxonomists
2003
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1043/02-74.1 |