The Biology, Structure, and Systematics of the Cycadales. Mem (57) flora neotropica In the northern Andes of

In the northern Andes of South America and adjacent southern Central America

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The goal of this treatment is to sort out many of the 330 names used and species ascribed to this group by taxonomists and pharmacists from the late 18th century to the present

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The Biology, Structure, and Systematics of the Cycadales. Mem (57) flora neotropica In the northern Andes ofCycads have had considerably less research due to a general perception as esoteric taxonomic relicts. However, renewed interest in the cycads has been quite diverse as evident by the papers included here. This volume represents 21 papers presented at the symposium CYCAD 87 held in Beaulieu sur Mer, France in 1987. Topics cover current research trends on the Cycadales which are loosely catagorized by historical perspective; morphology; reproductive