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Loasa

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Loasaceae

  • Mentzelia involucrata
    In Loasaceae

    The genus Loasa, with about 100 species from Mexico to the Andes, has nettle-like stinging hairs that can result in discomfort for days; its oddly formed flowers have five pouchlike yellow petals covering united stamens and distinctive large coloured nectaries. The closely related Caiophora (or Cajophora), with…

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