Elliottia
| Elliottia | |
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| Elliottia pyroliflora | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Elliottia Muhl. ex Elliot |
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Elliottia is a genus of plants in the Ericaceae, with four species, two in North American and two in Japan.[1] It is named after botanist Stephen Elliott.
Species
The genus consists of the following species:[1]
- Elliottia bracteata, native to Japan
- Elliottia paniculata, native to Japan
- Elliottia pyroliflora, native to western North America
- Elliottia racemosa, a rare species of southeastern North America
References
- 1 2 3 Gordon C. Tucker. "Elliottia". Flora of North America. 8. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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