Sulcate hypanthium
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Title
Sulcate hypanthium
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Definition
Refers to a hypanthium that is furrowed or grooved.
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Notes
In Lecythidaceae, this feature is found in a few species of Lecythis (e.g.,
, and L. mesophylla) and at least one species of Eschweilera (E. amplexifolia). -
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Broader Terms
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