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Metastevia (Compositae: Eupatorieae): A new genus from Mexico

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A new genus and species from Mexico,Metastevia hintonii, is described. The genus, considered to be closely related to and derived fromStevia, differs in seven morphological features from all known species ofStevia. The reasons for recognizing the new genus are discussed in detail.

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    Jerold L. Grashoff

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Grashoff, J.L. Metastevia (Compositae: Eupatorieae): A new genus from Mexico. Brittonia 27, 69–73 (1975). https://doi.org/10.2307/2805648

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