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n. - Type genus of the rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs.

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  • Camellia, are found; while Compositae, Eriocaulon, and ferns abound in the same places.
  • Plantago, and Eriocaulon 2 sp. appear about 500 feet above Mahadeb; and continue to Churra.
  • Hence the inner tubes of the leaves of the generality of aquatic plants, (exception Eriocaulon fluitans.)
  • For the savannas, Huber & Alarcon list Vernonia aristeguietae, Bourreria aristeguietana, Stilpnopappus pittieri, S. apurensis, Hymenocallis venezuelensis, Eriocaulon...
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