Oloptum

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Oloptum
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Oloptum miliaceum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Supertribe: Stipodae
Tribe: Stipeae
Genus: Oloptum
Röser & Hamasha

Oloptum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Poaceae. [1]

Its native range is Macaronesia, Mediterranean to Iran. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Oloptum Röser & Hamasha | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 May 2021.