Adnate Leaf-Base and the Origin of Ribs in Succulent Stems of <i>Euphorbia</i> L.
Stem succulence evolved independently in many plant lineages as an adaptation to arid environments. One of the most interesting cases is the convergence between Cactaceae and <i>Euphorbia</i>, which have anatomical adaptations mostly to increase photosynthetic capability and water storag...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/8/1076 |