Kengyilia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Supertribe: | Triticodae |
Tribe: | Triticeae |
Genus: | Kengyilia C.Yen & J.L.Yang |
Type species | |
Kengyilia gobicola C.Yen & J.L.Yang |
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