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Lomariopsidaceae : Mickelia nicotianifolia det. Robbin Moran 2008
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COSTA RICA: Heredia: La Selva Biological Station, near the town of Puerto Viejo. 60 m, 2008.
Basal portion of climbing stem showing geotropic roots extending to soil. These quite different from the clasping roots, which occur throughout the stem, not just at the base. The clasping roots anchor the plant and might not absorb water or nutrients.
Copyright © 2008 by Robbin Moran (contact: kcn2[at]cornell.edu) [ref. DOL30669]
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