| Connellia augustae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus: | Connellia |
| Species: | C. augustae |
| Binomial name | |
| Connellia augustae | |
Connellia augustae is a plant species in the genus Connellia . This species is native to Venezuela.
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