Merostachys speciosa Spreng.
name: label: Collector
content: [Mary] Agnes Chase
label: Collector
content: Jason R. Swallen
notes: label: Notes
content: Smith. Contr. Bot. #9 (1973); Fig. 37; Judziewicz, E.J., L.G. Clark, X. Londono and M.J. Stern. 1999. American Bamboos.Smith.Inst. Press, Wash. DC, London, 392pp. Fig. 88
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content: Soderstrom, T.R.
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content: Exhibited in SITES "Fields of Grass" from 1986 to 1989.
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content: Figure A, O. Merostachys sp. (Poaceae). Collection: Swallen 8143, Brazil, A. Seedling plant base, O. Mature fruit. - 1969.
label: Notes
content: Figure B-N. Merostachys speciosa (Poaceae). Collection: Chase 9466, Sellow 1286, Reitz 2268, Brazil, B. Culm sheath-apical portion, C. Branch complement, D. Leaf sheath, E. Flowering branch, F. Single branch of the inflorescence, G. Diagram of a spikelet, H. Diagram of the floret, I. lemma in two aspects, J. Palea in three aspects, K. Lodicule complement, L. Stamen, M. Gynoecium, N. Branch of a stigma. B based on Chase 9466 (US), C based on Lofgren 1653 (US), D-F based on Sellow 1286 (US ex B) and G-N based on Reitz 2268 (US). - 1969.
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content: 30 Jun 2025
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publisher: label: Published Name
content: Merostachys speciosa Spreng.
label: Published Name
content: Merostachys sp.
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: NMNH - Botany Dept.
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content: Botanical Art Plate Link : 1951
taxonomicName: label: Taxonomy
content: Plantae Monocotyledonae Poales Poaceae Bambusoideae
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