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Notes on neotropical Vaccinieae (Ericaceae). VIII. New species of Cavendishia from northwestern South America

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Recent field collecting in northwestern South America has resulted in the discovery of numerous new Ericaceae. Twelve new species ofCavendishia are herein described. Line drawings and SEM micrographs are included to illustrate certain taxonomically important features.

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    James L. Luteyn

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Luteyn, J.L. Notes on neotropical Vaccinieae (Ericaceae). VIII. New species of Cavendishia from northwestern South America. Brittonia 32, 186–208 (1980). https://doi.org/10.2307/2806787

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