3-67 Plumbaginaceae, leadwort family

Authors

  • Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
  • Ruth E. Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
  • Nicholas M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, leadwort family, dicots, Limonium, sea-lavender

Abstract

Nova Scotia has a single species of about 400 described worldwide. Regular flowers are five-merous and hypogynous. The calyx is dry and usually persistent. The calyx tube is noticeably ribbed, the lobes membranous. Flowers are arranged in a corymb; producing dry single-seeded fruits. Images provided by Sean Blaney and Martin Thomas.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor

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