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A topographic survey of the laminae ofGarrya has revealed that sclereids are present only in 14 taxa and they conform to polymorphic, groupings. The usefulness of sclereids in the provisional identification, nomenclatural changes and taxonomic status has been discussed.
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Rao, T.A., Das, S. Comparative morphology and taxonomic value of foliar sclereids inGarrya Dougl. ex Lindley (Garryaceae). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 89, 347–359 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03046212
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