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Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Assessment of the Euphorbiaceae: A Review

@article{Patil2011TaxonomicAP,
  title={Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Assessment of the Euphorbiaceae: A Review},
  author={Harsha Patil},
  journal={Journal of Experimental Sciences},
  year={2011},
  volume={2},
  pages={37-46}
}
  • H. Patil
  • Published 7 March 2011
  • Biology
  • Journal of Experimental Sciences
The family Euphorbiaceae is assessed taxonomically and phylogenetically in the light of different disciplines of botany. It lacks anatomical homogenity, probable because of diverse habit and habitat. It is heterogenous palynologically, chemically and embryologically. It is, however, fairly homogenous from embryological point of view. The floral anatomical investigations indicate reduction in the number of floral whorls as well as the number of members of whorls from a supposedly 5 - merous… 
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