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Petroana

Plants

Family: Caryophyllaceae

2 species in the Library

About

Petroana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae, established by Madhani & Zarre in 2018 based on molecular and morphological evidence that distinguished its species from those in the closely related genera Gypsophila and Dianthus. This genus includes perennial herbs characterized by their adaptation to rocky habitats, with two species currently recognized: the type species Petroana montserratii (Fern.Casas) Madhani & Zarre and Petroana montana (Balf.f.) Madhani & Zarre.

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