Nutlet micromorphology and character evolution of Lappula species (Boraginaceae) and its systematic implications

Abstract Background The macro/micro-morphology of nutlets in 11 species (and 22 accessions) of the Boraginaceae family was investigated using stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscopy to evaluate the taxonomic relevance of the traits. To evaluate the phylogenetic significance of the characte...

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Main Authors: Mostafa Ebadi, Sedigheh Nikzat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-10-01
Series:Botanical Studies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-021-00325-6