D. E. Boufford et al.

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  • Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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  • Creator
  • Cerastium pusillum Ser., China, D. E. Boufford 31406, F
    Creator: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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    Description: Cerastium pusillum Ser., China, D. E. Boufford 31406, F
Current Determination: Cerastium pusillum Ser.
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Location: China: Xizang (Tibet)
Locality: Pass and adjacent slopes at Aila Shan, on road from Jiangda (Gyamda) to Dêgê,
Coordinates: 31.6333 98.4611
Elevation: 4400
Habitat/Microhabitat: On slope and crest of ridge in Kobresia meadow at base of shrubs
Additional data: Dense clumps, but not forming cushions; petals white

Collector(s): D. E. Boufford et al.
Collection Date: 31 July 2004
Catalog Subset: Seed Plants
Catalog Project: Ree China
EMu IRN: 1820318
OccurenceID: 452011b4-0433-431b-aa9d-cbc47ec3c5ff

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