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The origins and evolution of the genus Myosotis L. (Boraginaceae).
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Aug 2002
Winkworth Richard C, Grau Jürke, Robertson Alastair W, Lockhart Peter J
Abstract excerpt
Although morphologically well defined, the phylogeny and taxonomy of Myosotis has been uncertain. In particular it has been unclear whether the genus had a Northern Hemisphere or Australasian origin. However, separate analyses of the ITS and the 3' region of matK, as well as a combined analysis of ITS, 3' matK, the psbA-trnA spacer, and 3' ndhF regions indicate that several distinct lineages exist within Myosotis...
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