Distribution of latex in the plant kingdom

C. R. Metcalfe

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journal article Apr 01, 1967

Distribution of latex in the plant kingdom

C. R. Metcalfe

Economic Botany Vol. 21 No. 2 pp. 115-127 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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