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References
- 1 2 Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist
- ↑ Nordenstam, Rune Bertil. 1978. Opera Botanica 44: 23
- ↑ Tropicos, Odontocline B. Nord.
- ↑ The International Plant Names Index
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