| Cyphomeris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus: | Cyphomeris Standl. |
Cyphomeris is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. [1]
Its native range is Southern Central USA to Central Mexico. [1]
Species: [1]
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