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Chapter 70 - Pherosphaera

Podocarpales: Microcachrydaceae

from Part III - Living Arborescent Gymnosperm Genetic Presentations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 November 2024

Christopher N. Page
Christopher N. Page
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University of Exeter
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Dioecious, evergreen, low-growing microphyllous shrubs of irregularly branched and straggling, drooping or pendulous habit with age, with numerous densely branched minor branchlet systems. The branches are oriented in multiple directions to give the foliar tufts a more mop-like rather than spear-like appearance, with each branchlet of similar overall structure. The scale-like leaves are set spirally but overall appear collectively as forming usually 4–5 rows, but never opposite or decussate.

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Evolution of the Arborescent Gymnosperms
Pattern, Process and Diversity
 , pp. 555 - 562
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • Pherosphaera
  • Christopher N. Page, University of Exeter
  • Book: Evolution of the Arborescent Gymnosperms
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009263108.034
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