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- Chenopodium (section Selected References)Common names: Goosefoot Etymology: Greek chen, goose, and pous, foot, in reference to the shape of the leaf Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Mentioned on15 KB (502 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Xyris (section Selected References)Kral Common names: Yellow-eyed-grass Etymology: Greek xyron, razor, in reference to a plant with two-edged leaves Synonyms: Jupica Rafinesque Kotsjiletti Adanson11 KB (552 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Phytolacca (section Selected References)Thieret Etymology: Greek phyton, plant, and Latin lacca, crimson dye, in reference to the pigment the berries yield Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment4 KB (248 words) - 22:59, 5 November 2020
- Aristolochia (section Selected References)aristolocheia, birthwort, from aristos, best, and lochia, delivery, in reference to ancient use of herb as aid in childbirth Synonyms: Endodeca Rafinesque8 KB (466 words) - 22:45, 5 November 2020
- Malaxis (section Selected References)Magrath Common names: Adder’s-mouth Etymology: Greek malaxis, softening, in reference to soft and tender texture of leaves Treatment appears in FNA Volume 266 KB (328 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Cistanthe (section Selected References)Etymology: generic name Cistus (rockrose) and Greek anthos, flower, in reference to similarity of the flowers Synonyms: Calyptridium Nuttall Lewisiopsis Govaerts7 KB (549 words) - 23:01, 5 November 2020
- Encalyptaceae (section Selected References)group, but these characters are shared with other acrocarpous mosses. Reference should be made to the detailed treatment of D. G. Horton (1982, 1983) for5 KB (472 words) - 22:25, 5 November 2020
- Anulocaulis (section Selected References)Common names: Ringstem Etymology: Latin anulus, ring, and caule, stem, in reference to the sticky internodal rings Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment4 KB (360 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Hymenocallis (section Selected References)names: Spider-lily Etymology: Greek hymên, membrane, and kallos, beauty, in reference to the corona Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on page 28311 KB (866 words) - 22:15, 5 November 2020
- Portulaca (section Selected References)Matthews Common names: Purslane Etymology: Latin portula, little door, in reference to the lid of the capsule Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment8 KB (346 words) - 22:56, 5 November 2020
- Astrolepis (section Selected References)Star-scaled cloak ferns Etymology: Greek astro, star, and lepis, scale, in reference to the starlike scales on the adaxial blade surface Treatment appears in6 KB (476 words) - 21:22, 5 November 2020
- Polystichum (section Selected References)H. Wagner Etymology: Greek poly, many, and stichos, row, presumably in reference to the rows of sori on each pinna Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants10 KB (804 words) - 21:22, 5 November 2020
- Agdestis (section Selected References)Nienaber, John W. Thieret Etymology: A mythi-cal hermaphrodite monster, in reference to the original inclusion in Menispermaceae, where it was the only genus2 KB (151 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Campyloneurum (section Selected References)names: Strap ferns Etymology: Greek kampylos, curved, and neuron, nerve, in reference to the venation Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants epiphytic. Stems4 KB (232 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Prosthechea (section Selected References)2: 111. 1838. Eric Hágsater Etymology: Greek prostheke, appendix, in reference to appendage on back of column Synonyms: Anacheilium Anacheilium Hoffmannsegg6 KB (493 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Lycopodium (section Selected References)names: Club-moss Etymology: Greek lykos, wolf, and pous, podes, foot in reference to the resemblance of the branch tips to a wolf's paw Treatment appears5 KB (338 words) - 21:22, 5 November 2020
- Schoenoplectus (section Selected References)Greek schoinos, a rush, reed, and plectos, plaited, twisted, woven, in reference to the use of culms in making useful objects Basionym: Scirpus subg. S15 KB (788 words) - 21:42, 5 November 2020
- Notholaena (section Selected References)names: Cloak fern Etymology: Greek notho, false, and chlaena, coat, in reference to the reflexed leaf segment margins that form false indusia Treatment9 KB (644 words) - 21:25, 5 November 2020
- Triphora (section Selected References)orchid Etymology: Greek tri, 3-fold, and phoros, bearing, possibly in reference to the few-flowered inflorescence or the 3 crests on the lip of the type5 KB (385 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Ophioglossum (section Selected References)Adder's-tongue Etymology: Latin ophis, snakelike, and glossa, tongue, in reference to the sporophore tip Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants terrestrial6 KB (324 words) - 21:23, 5 November 2020
- Gossypianthus (section Selected References)Etymology: Latin gossypion, cotton, and Greek anthemon, flower, presumably in reference to the villous tepals Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page2 KB (184 words) - 23:01, 5 November 2020
- Pleopeltis (section Selected References)Shielded-sorus ferns Etymology: Greek pleos, many, and pelte, shield, in reference to the peltate scales covering immature sori Treatment appears in FNA Volume6 KB (432 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Dactylorhiza (section Selected References)Common names: Orchis Etymology: Greek dactylos, finger, and rhiza, root, in reference to the fingerlike tuberoids of the more primitive species Treatment appears7 KB (719 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Lygodium (section Selected References)Nauman Common names: Climbing ferns Etymology: Greek lygodes, flexible, in reference to the twining rachis Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants terrestrial3 KB (193 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Cyphomeris (section Selected References)Spellenberg Etymology: Greek, kyphos, bent, humped, and meris, part, in reference to the gibbous fruit Basionym: Lindenia M. Martens & Galeotti Bull. Acad4 KB (272 words) - 22:59, 5 November 2020
- Oncidium (section Selected References)Mark W. Etymology: Greek oncos, swelling, and - idium, diminutive, in reference to prominent lip callus Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on3 KB (261 words) - 22:13, 5 November 2020
- Tripterocalyx (section Selected References)names: Sand -puffs Etymology: Greek tri, three, pteron, wing, and calyx, in reference to the perianth Basionym: Tripterocalyx Torrey in J. C. Frémont, Rep. Exped4 KB (263 words) - 22:56, 5 November 2020
- Arisaema (section Selected References)Etymology: Greek aris, plant name used by Pliny, and haima, blood, in reference to the red-spotted leaves of some species Synonyms: Muricauda Small Treatment4 KB (388 words) - 21:32, 5 November 2020
- Acoelorraphe (section Selected References)Everglades Etymology: Greek a-, without, coelo, hollow, and raphe, in reference to shape of the seed Synonyms: Paurotis O. F. Cook Treatment appears in4 KB (363 words) - 21:32, 5 November 2020
- Brachyelytrum (section Selected References)from the Greek brachys, 'short', and elytron, 'husk' or 'involucre', a reference to the short glumes. Conn., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Wis., W.Va., Del., D.C, Mass5 KB (492 words) - 17:24, 11 May 2021
- Ranunculaceae (section Selected References)C. S. Keener. 1991. A classification of the Ranunculaceae with special reference to the Western Hemisphere. Phytologia 70: 24-27. Tamura, M. 1963. Morphology10 KB (507 words) - 22:48, 5 November 2020
- Alismataceae (section Selected References)338--344. Argue, C. L. 1976. Pollen studies in the Alismataceae with special reference to taxonomy. Pollen & Spores 18: 161--173. Beal, E. O. 1960b. The Alismataceae5 KB (384 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Isoëtaceae (section Selected References)Tryon, R. M. and A. F. Tryon. 1982. Ferns and Allied Plants, with Special Reference to Tropical America. New York, Heidelberg, and Berlin. Isoëtes window.3 KB (283 words) - 16:46, 15 June 2022
- Bolboschoenus (section Selected References)bulrush Etymology: Greek bolbos, a bulb, and schoenos, a rush, reed, in reference to the presence of corms Basionym: Scirpus sect. Bolboschoenus Ascherson11 KB (1,098 words) - 21:41, 5 November 2020
- Ginkgo (section Selected References)Common names: Ginkgo Etymology: Chinese yin, silver, and hing, apricot, in reference to appearance of the seed Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Leaf blades2 KB (102 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Selaginellaceae (section Selected References)Tryon, R. M. and A. F. Tryon. 1982. Ferns and Allied Plants, with Special Reference to Tropical America. New York. Selaginella window.propertiesFromHigherTaxa=[];4 KB (453 words) - 16:43, 15 June 2022
- Mammillaria (section Selected References)names: Pincushion globe cactus chilita Etymology: Latin mamilla, nipple, in reference to shap e of tubercles, which produce “milky” white latex in some species12 KB (758 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Nephrolepis (section Selected References)names: Boston fern Etymology: Greek nephros, kidney, and lepis, scale, in reference to shape of the indusia Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants terrestrial7 KB (522 words) - 21:23, 5 November 2020
- Chamaedorea (section Selected References)palm parlor palm Etymology: Greek chamai, on the ground, and dorea, gift, in reference to small, low-growing palms of great beauty Treatment appears in FNA Volume3 KB (313 words) - 21:29, 5 November 2020
- Koanophyllon (section Selected References)Umbrella thoroughwort Etymology: Etymology unknown possibly an oblique reference to the leaves as a source of dye like indigo Treatment appears in FNA Volume4 KB (254 words) - 21:10, 5 November 2020
- Salicornia (section Selected References)Glasswort saltwort samphire Etymology: Latin sal, salt, cornu, horn, in reference to the appearance of the plant and its association with saline habitats5 KB (433 words) - 23:00, 5 November 2020
- Cyclopogon (section Selected References)Ackerman Etymology: Greek cyclo, circular, and pogon, beard, perhaps in reference to pubescent bases of sepals of the type species Synonyms: Beadlea Small4 KB (318 words) - 22:11, 5 November 2020
- Ptychosperma (section Selected References)palm MacArthur palm Etymology: Greek ptyx, folded, and sperma, seed, in reference to the ridged endocarp Treatment appears in FNA Volume 22. Treatment on4 KB (326 words) - 21:45, 8 December 2021
- Pelexia (section Selected References)plate 985. 1826. James D. Ackerman Etymology: Greek pelex, helmet, in reference to dorsal sepal, which is united with petals to form narrow hood Treatment3 KB (212 words) - 22:11, 5 November 2020
- Aptenia (section Selected References)Nancy J. Vivrette Etymology: Greek a- , not, and pt enos, winged, in reference to the lack of wings on the capsules Treatment appears in FNA Volume 42 KB (200 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Cheiroglossa (section Selected References)fern dwarf staghorn Etymology: Greek cheir, hand, and glossa, tongue in reference to the palmately lobed trophophores and the linear sporophores Treatment3 KB (262 words) - 21:23, 5 November 2020
- Dendrophylax (section Selected References)Ackerman Etymology: Greek dendro, tree, and phylax, epiphyte or guardian, in reference to the epiphytic habit Synonyms: Polyradicion Garay Polyrrhiza Pfitzer3 KB (302 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Sclerocactus (section Selected References)Eagle-claw cactus fishhook cactus Etymology: Greek sclero, hard, cruel, in reference to the hooked spines, and Cactus, an old genus name Synonyms: Coloradoa Boissevain12 KB (764 words) - 18:07, 18 August 2021
- Pilularia (section Selected References)Johnson Common names: Pillwort Etymology: Latin pilula, a little ball, in reference to the spheric sporocarps Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Plants aquatic2 KB (176 words) - 21:22, 5 November 2020
- Trichostigma (section Selected References)John W. Thieret Etymology: Greek trichos, hair, and stigma, stigma, in reference to the penicillate stigma Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment2 KB (131 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Dicranopteris (section Selected References)dikranos, twice-forked, and pteris, fern, derived from pteron, feather, in reference to the leaf architecture Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2. Stems long-creeping;2 KB (148 words) - 21:22, 5 November 2020
- Astrophytum (section Selected References)Allan D. Zimmerman, Bruce D. Parfitt Etymology: Greek asteros, star, in reference to the star-shaped stem cross section of the type species, and phyton,4 KB (399 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Acrocomia (section Selected References)Coyol gru-gru Etymology: Greek akron, summit, and kome, hairs of the head, in reference to the high crown of leaves akrokomos, with leaves at the top, said especially5 KB (486 words) - 21:32, 5 November 2020
- Lachnocaulon (section Selected References)bachelor's buttons Etymology: Greek lachnos, wool, and chaulos, stem, in reference to the long, soft, upwardly pointed hairs on scapes of the type Treatment5 KB (306 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Elaeis (section Selected References)1763. Scott Zona Common names: Oil palm Etymology: Greek elaia, olive, in reference to the oily fruits Synonyms: Alfonsia Kunth Corozo Jacquin ex Giseke Treatment3 KB (313 words) - 21:29, 5 November 2020
- Thrinax (section Selected References)palm Etymology: Greek thrinax, trident or winnowing fork presumably in reference to shape of leaf Synonyms: Hemithrinax Hooker f. Treatment appears in FNA4 KB (370 words) - 21:32, 5 November 2020
- Ostrya (section Selected References)Hop-hornbeam Etymology: Latin ostrya, hop-hornbeam, from Greek ostryos, scale, in reference to the scaly infructescences Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3. Trees,5 KB (522 words) - 22:47, 5 November 2020
- Glaucium (section Selected References)names: Horned-poppy sea-poppy Etymology: Greek glaukos, gray-green, in reference to color of waxy bloom on all parts Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3.3 KB (154 words) - 22:50, 5 November 2020
- Malephora (section Selected References)John E. Bleck Etymology: Greek malle, arm-hole, and pherein, to bear, in reference to the seed pockets of the fruits Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment2 KB (204 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Pistia (section Selected References)Thompson Common names: Water-lettuce Etymology: Greek pistra, watertrough, in reference to the aquatic habitat Treatment appears in FNA Volume 22. Herbs, aquatic4 KB (443 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Hypolepis (section Selected References)names: Bramble ferns Etymology: Greek hypo, below, and lepis, scale, in reference to position of sori under the revolute leaf margin Treatment appears in2 KB (185 words) - 21:21, 5 November 2020
- Halogeton (section Selected References)Noel H. Holmgren Common names: (Greek halos salt and geiton neighbor in reference to the habitat of the species) Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment2 KB (193 words) - 23:00, 5 November 2020
- Tetragonia (section Selected References)New Zealand spinach Etymology: Greek tetra, four, and gonia, angle, in reference to the shape of the fruit Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment2 KB (219 words) - 22:56, 5 November 2020
- Drosanthemum (section Selected References)1927. John E. Bleck Etymology: Greek drosos, dew, and anthos, flower, in reference to the glistening papillae Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment3 KB (258 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Symplocarpus (section Selected References)ou puant Etymology: Greek symplokos, connected, and karpos, fruit, in reference to the infructescence Treatment appears in FNA Volume 22. Treatment on3 KB (326 words) - 21:30, 5 November 2020
- Egeria (section Selected References)Common names: South American elodea Etymology: Latin egeri, a nymph, in reference to aquatic habitat Treatment appears in FNA Volume 22. Plants perennial3 KB (220 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Delosperma (section Selected References)1925. John E. Bleck Etymology: Greek delos, visible, and sperma, seed, in reference to the seeds being exposed as the fruits dehisce Treatment appears in FNA3 KB (257 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Phlegmariurus (section Selected References)epithet of Lycopodium phlegmaria Greek phlegma, flame, and oura, tail in reference to the tasslelike fertile portions of the plant Treatment appears in FNA2 KB (229 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Polycnemum (section Selected References)names: Needleleaf Etymology: Greek poly, numerous, and kneme, limb, in reference to the numerous branches resembling the spokes of a wheel Treatment appears3 KB (282 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Axyris (section Selected References)Etymology: Greek axyros (a, not, and xyrios, razor), blunt, not cutting, in reference to the mild taste Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page2 KB (199 words) - 22:59, 5 November 2020
- Commicarpus (section Selected References)Richard W. Spellenberg Etymology: Greek kommi, gum, and carpos, fruit, in reference to gummy-glandular fruit Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on3 KB (303 words) - 22:59, 5 November 2020
- Passifloraceae (section Selected References)1974. The genera of tribe Passifloreae (Passifloraceae) with special reference to flower morphology. Blumea 22: 37–50. Feuillet, C. and J. M. MacDougal6 KB (714 words) - 23:20, 5 November 2020
- Lachnanthes (section Selected References)names: Red root Etymology: Greek lachne, wool, and anthos, flower, in reference to pubescent flowers Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on page2 KB (127 words) - 22:13, 5 November 2020
- Stylophorum (section Selected References)Pl. 2: 7. 1818. Etymology: Greek stylos, style, and phoros, bearing, in reference to the conspicuous style, unusual in the family Treatment appears in FNA2 KB (158 words) - 22:47, 5 November 2020
- Sanguinaria (section Selected References)Bloodroot puccoon sanguinaire du Canada sang-dragon Etymology: Latin sanguis, blood, in reference to color of sap Treatment appears in FNA Volume 3. Herbs, perennial, scapose2 KB (185 words) - 22:51, 5 November 2020
- Onoclea (section Selected References)Sensitive fern Etymology: Greek onos, vessel, and kleiein, to close, in reference to the sori, which are enclosed by the revolute fertile leaf margins Treatment3 KB (303 words) - 21:24, 5 November 2020
- Conicosia (section Selected References)78: 433. 1925. John E. Bleck Etymology: Greek konikos, cone-shaped, in reference to the capsule Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 874 KB (545 words) - 22:57, 5 November 2020
- Rhapidophyllum (section Selected References)palm palmier a aiguilles Etymology: Greek rhapidos, a rod, and phyllon, leaf, in reference to the spines of the leafbases, or perhaps meaning having the leaf of Rhapis4 KB (442 words) - 21:29, 5 November 2020
- Sarcocornia (section Selected References)Samphire glasswort saltwort Etymology: Greek sarco, fleshy, and Latin cornis, horned, in reference to the appearance of the plants Basionym: Salicornia sect. Perennes Duval-Jouve6 KB (572 words) - 23:00, 5 November 2020
- Polygonatum (section Selected References)seal sceau-de-Salomon Etymology: Greek poly- , many, and gony, knee, in reference to the jointed rhizome Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on6 KB (652 words) - 22:14, 5 November 2020
- Pteridaceae (section Selected References)Tryon, R. M. and A. F. Tryon. 1982. Ferns and Allied Plants, with Special Reference to Tropical America. New York, Heidelberg, and Berlin. Acrostichum, Adiantum12 KB (634 words) - 21:23, 5 November 2020
- Cymophyllus (section Selected References)1913. A. A. Reznicek Etymology: Greek kyma, wave, and phyll, leaf, in reference to the undulate-margined leaves Treatment appears in FNA Volume 23. Treatment3 KB (219 words) - 21:38, 5 November 2020
- Nyctaginia (section Selected References)13(2): 429. 1849. Richard W. Spellenberg Etymology: Greek nyct, night, in reference to noctural flowering Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page2 KB (210 words) - 22:56, 5 November 2020
- Ottelia (section Selected References)Etymology: Malay am ottelambel, apparently from otta, to stick to, in reference to thin leaves that stick to body, and am bel, nymphaea Treatment appears3 KB (280 words) - 21:31, 5 November 2020
- Lophiola (section Selected References)Common names: Golden-crest Etymology: Greek lophia, mane or crest, in reference to pubescence on adaxial sides of tepals Treatment appears in FNA Volume3 KB (309 words) - 22:13, 5 November 2020
- Spinacia (section Selected References)Leila M. Shultz Common names: Spinach Etymology: Latin spina, spine, in reference to spiny fruit, or Persian ispanakh, spinach Treatment appears in FNA Volume2 KB (214 words) - 22:59, 5 November 2020
- Thelocactus (section Selected References)Parfitt Etymology: Greek thele, nipple, and Cactus, an old genus name, in reference to the tubercle shape Basionym: Echinocactus subg. Thelocactus K. Sch umann5 KB (617 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Hamatocactus (section Selected References)Common names: Twisted-rib cactus Etymology: Latin hamatus, hooked, in reference to the hooked central spines, and Cactus, an old genus name Treatment appears3 KB (365 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Lophophora (section Selected References)names: Peyote Etymology: Greek lophos, crest, and phoreus, a bearer, in reference to tufts of hairs in areoles Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Mentioned3 KB (380 words) - 22:58, 5 November 2020
- Armeria (section Selected References)1974. Population variation and taxonomy in Armeria maritima with special reference to heavy-metal tolerant populations. New Phytol. 73: 209–219. Lefèbvre3 KB (331 words) - 23:08, 5 November 2020
- Deschampsia (section Selected References)2003. The Deschampsia cespitosa complex (Poaceae: Aveneae) with special reference to Russia. Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142:213-228 Clarke, G.C.S. 1980. Deschampsia9 KB (788 words) - 17:25, 11 May 2021
- Polygalaceae (section Selected References)two lateral (inner, often petaloid) sepals are referred to as wings. In reference to petals, the abaxial (lower) petal is referred to as the keel. Unless11 KB (1,157 words) - 23:52, 2 December 2022
- Euphorbiaceae (section Selected References)petiole. Punt, W. 1962. Pollen morphology of the Euphorbiaceae with special reference to taxonomy. Wentia 7: 1–116. Radcliffe-Smith, A. 2001. Genera Euphorbiacearum18 KB (1,347 words) - 20:16, 5 November 2020
- Corydalis (section Selected References)Ryberg, M. 1955. A taxonomical survey of the genus Corydalis Ventenat, with reference to cultivated species. Acta Hort. Berg. 17(5): 155-175. Corydalis aqua-gelidae7 KB (460 words) - 22:45, 5 November 2020
- Triphora trianthophoros (section Selected References)of Triphora trianthophora (Sw.) Rydb. (Three Birds Orchid) with Special Reference to Its Pollination. M.A. thesis. Andrews University. Triphora trianthophoros2 KB (140 words) - 22:12, 5 November 2020
- Thalia dealbata (section Selected References)Mahanty, H. K. 1970. A cytological study of the Zingiberales with special reference to their taxonomy. Cytologia 35: 13--49. Mc Miege, J. 1960. Troisième liste6 KB (635 words) - 21:32, 5 November 2020
- Leskeaceae (section Selected References)On the relationships of the mosses of the order Hypnales, with special reference to taxa traditionally classified in the Leskeaceae. In: A. E. Newton and9 KB (704 words) - 22:36, 5 November 2020
- approach to the classification of the genus Gnaphalium with particular reference to the species present in New Zealand (Inuleae–Compositae). New Zealand21 KB (1,721 words) - 20:53, 5 November 2020
- Platydictya (section Selected References)by L. S. Cheney (1897) of Amblystegium, in a broad sense, is a useful reference for the species of Platydictya. Plants of Platydictya have creeping stems4 KB (342 words) - 22:35, 5 November 2020