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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Main Authors: Jeffery M. Saarela, Paul M. Peterson, Robert J. Soreng, Ralph E. Chapman
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: The American Society of Plant Taxonomists 2003
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1043/02-74.1