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Butomaceae
Gibbs Russell, G.E. (1977) Keys to Vascular Aquatic Plants in Rhodesia Kirkia 10(2) 411-502
Martins, E.S. (2009) Limnocharitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2)
Aquatic herbs. Leaves basal, distichous, erect. Inflorescence an umbel. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic. Sepals 3, green. Petals 3, larger than the sepals, delicate, not persistent, white, pink or yellow. Stamens c.9. Carpels superior, united at base. Fruit a whorl of follicles. Worldwide: 3 genera and 11 species. Botswana: 1 genus and 1 taxon. |
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