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A new species of Minuartia (Caryophyllaceae) from Northwest California

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Minuartia decumbens, a serpentine endemic resembling the members of theMinuartia nuttallii-M. rosei complex, is described, illustrated and contrasted with the complex.

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  1. Department of Biological Sciences, Humboldt State University, 95521, Arcata, CA

    Thomas W. Nelson & Jane P. Nelson

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Nelson, T.W., Nelson, J.P. A new species of Minuartia (Caryophyllaceae) from Northwest California. Brittonia 33, 162–164 (1981). https://doi.org/10.2307/2806311

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