Eriocaulaceae
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Family
Eriocaulaceae (Magnoliophyta)
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Scientific Name
Eriocaulaceae
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Description
Number of genera: 10
Number of species: 1080
Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is pantropical and forms a frequent constituent in montane shallow pools or swamps, especially on sandy ground. The greatest concentration of species is in South America and Africa. Eriocaulon is quite widespread with outposts in western Europe. Lachnocaulon is North American.
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Floras and Monographs
Eriocaulaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.