Biology:Duthieastrum

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Duthieastrum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Family:
Subfamily:
Tribe:
Croceae
Genus:
Duthieastrum

M.P. De Vos
Type species
Duthieastrum linifolium
(Phillips) M.P. De Vos
Species

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Duthieastrum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The genus name combines the name of South African botanist Augusta Vera Duthie, and the Greek word aster, meaning "star".[1]

References

  1. Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2008). The Iris Family: Natural History & Classification. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. pp. 184–86. ISBN 0-88192-897-6. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5317516 entry