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Chapter 15 - Austrotaxus

Taxales: Taxaceae

from Part III - Living Arborescent Gymnosperm Genetic Presentations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 November 2024

Christopher N. Page
Christopher N. Page
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Small to medium-sized, evergreen trees, of generally willow-like appearance, the female ‘fruits’ of which have deep purple–red arils. In the field, easily confused with Podocarpus species, of overall extremely similar form, which often grow nearby. The Austrotaxus is distinguished by close examination of the upper leaf surfaces for its characteristic sunken, rather than raised, dorsal leaf midrib. These differences are also apparent in any seedling material arising nearby.

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Evolution of the Arborescent Gymnosperms
Pattern, Process and Diversity
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