Prunus herthae

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Prunus herthae
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species:
P. herthae
Binomial name
Prunus herthae

Prunus herthae is a species of plant in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Romoleroux, K.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Prunus herthae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T45999A11025903. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45999A11025903.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.

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