Reproductive biology of the melon cactus, Melocactus curvispinus (Cactaceae)

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• Publication year

  2004

• Venue

  Plant Systematics and Evolution

• Publication date

  2004-08-27

• Fields of study

  Biology, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1007/s00606-004-0193-4
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