Acantófilo

Acanthophylls of Desmoncus sp. Photo by R. Aguilar.

Creator(s): R. Aguilar

Description: Reflexed acanthophylls of Desmoncus sp. based on Reinaldo Aguilar 12273 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

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Title

Acantófilo
Definition

Hoja u hojuela modificada en forma de gancho o espina; por ejemplo, en Desmoncus spp. (Areaceae)
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