Species
Balanophora laxiflora
Hemsl.
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Taxonomy
Family
Balanophoraceae
Genus
Balanophora
Species
Balanophora laxiflora
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Balanophora formosanaBalanophora morrisonicolaBalanophora oshimaeBalanophora rugosaBalanophora spicataBalanophora parviorPolyplethia spicataAcroblastum hexamerumBalanophora hongkongensisBalanophora taiwanianaPolyplethia minorBalania spicataBalania parviorPolyplethia formosanaPolyplethia hexameraPolyplethia morrisonicolaPolyplethia oshimaeAcroblastum spicatumPolyplethia parviorBalania formosanaAcroblastum parvius
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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