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Ruscaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Ruscus aculeatus L.

  • Common Name: Butcher's Broom, Box Holly
  • Family: Ruscaceae Hutch

  • Country of Origin: Azores, w Europe, to Iran
  • Habitat: edges of dry woods

  • Description: flattened green shoots (cladodes) resembling leaves
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500202
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 2103 - MED:Mediterranean C
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 02-09-2012
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Ruscaceae
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References:

  1. Plants For A Future Website

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