Abstract
Drymaria jenniferae is proposed as a new species. It appears to be related to the group “Arenarioides” by the nature of the indumentum and the 2–8 lobed petals, but differs by its petals with four equal lobes, with the trunk (blade-like portion below lobes and above the basal claw) of each petal widened at the base. The species is notable for the absence of stipules, the cateniform trichomes, and the tuberculate seeds. A description, an illustration, and a key are provided.
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Caryophyllaceae Drymaria MexicoResumen
Drymaria jenniferae es propuesta como especie nueva. Al parecer esta relacionada con el grupo “Arenarioides” por el tipo de indumento y los pétalos 2–8-lobados, pero difiere por presentar pétalos con cuatro lóbulos y el tronco con la base ensanchada. La especie es notable por la ausencia de estípulas, por los tricomas en forma de cadena y la semilla tuberculada. Se incluye una descripción, una ilustración y una clave.
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Acknowledgments
We thank Guy Nesom for the Latin diagnosis and Miguel A. Carranza for preparing the illustration; George Diggs and Thomas Wendt for reviewing the English version; Billie L. Turner and Richard Spellenberg for the critical review of the manuscript.
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