Piresia | |
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P. goeldii | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Bambusoideae |
Tribe: | Olyreae |
Genus: | Piresia Swallen |
Type species | |
Piresia goeldii Swallen |
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