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Natural hybridization in the genus Eriosema (Leguminosae) in South Africa

C. H. Stirton
Bothalia | Vol 13, No 3/4 | a1319 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v13i3/4.1319 | © 1981 C. H. Stirton | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 07 November 1981 | Published: 10 November 1981

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C. H. Stirton, Botanical Research Institute, Department of Agriculture andFisheries, South Africa

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Abstract

Both spontaneous and introgressive hybridization occur naturally in  Eriosema in South Africa. One case of hybrid swarming is reported and a catalogue of six hybrids is presented and discussed in detail.


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