Desfontainia
Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Desfontainia is a genus of flowering plants placed currently in the family Columelliaceae, though formerly in Loganiaceae, Potaliaceae (now subsumed in Gentianaceae), or a family of its own, Desfontainiaceae. The genus was named for the French botanist, René Louiche Desfontaines. It is hardy to −5 °C (23 °F), and requires winter protection in areas with significant frosts. © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Columelliaceae
- Species
- Taxonomic Completion
33.33%
1 of 3 accepted Species- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 6695b8dd-75ff-4d71-9ab5-a2662ea791fb
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility