Anatomical adaptations to xeric conditions in Maihuenia (Cactaceae), a relictual, leaf-bearing cactus

Journal of Plant Research

Volumn 112, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 307-315

  Mauseth, James D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

Author keywords

Adaptation; Cactus; Evolution; Plant anatomy; Wood; Xeric

Indexed keywords

CACTACEAE; MAIHUENIA; PERESKIA; PERESKIOIDEAE;

EID: 0033235452     PISSN: 09189440     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/pl00013886     Document Type: Article

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