Museomics Clarifies the Classification of Aloidendron (Asphodelaceae), the Iconic African Tree Aloes
Arborescent succulent plants are regarded as keystone and indicator species in desert ecosystems due to their large stature and long lifespans. Tree aloes, the genus Aloidendron, are icons of the southern African deserts yet have proved elusive subjects due to the difficulty of obtaining material of...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-10-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2019.01227/full |