Wood Anatomy of Calyceraceae and Valerianaceae, with Comments on Aberrant Perforation Plates in Predominantly Herbaceous Groups of Dicotyledons
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Steps Toward the Natural System of the Dicotyledons
ABSTRACf The value of vegetative anatomy in phylogenetic analysis is documented. Examples of the use of vegetative anatomy at different taxonomic levels show the continuing role of the anatomical method in building a more natural system of classification of the dicotyledons. The importance of correlating wood and leaf anatomical features with ecological and floristic preferences of taxa is emph...
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