Key to Pholistoma

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(For a list of species in Pholistoma, use the above link.)

Jepson Manual glossary definitions can be seen by moving your cursor over words underlined with dots.

1. Calyx 

sinus 

Usually pertaining to margins of leaves, sepals, petals, or other parts, an indentation between adjacent lobes or teeth

appendages 0; calyx not enclosing mature fruit ..... P. membranaceum

1' Calyx sinus appendages present; calyx enclosing mature fruit

2. Petiole narrow-winged; style 1–3 mm; seeds 1–2 mm ..... P. racemosum

2' Petiole wide-winged; style 4–8 mm; seeds 2–3 mm ..... P. auritum

3. Corolla < 10 mm wide ..... var. arizonicum

3' Corolla 10–30 mm wide ..... var. auritum

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