Stellaria recurvata

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Stellaria recurvata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Stellaria
Species:
S. recurvata
Binomial name
Stellaria recurvata
Willd. ex Schltdl.

Stellaria recurvata is a species of plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

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References

  1. León-Yánez, S.; Pitman, N. (2003). "Stellaria recurvata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2003: e.T43578A10807200. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T43578A10807200.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.