Bolax
genus of plants
Bolax is a genus of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. Two species are currently accepted by Plants of the World Online. It is endemic to temperate South America.
It resembles moss, but is firm and prickly and tends to grow in mounds. It can be found in Tierra del Fuego and on the Falkland Islands.
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The date and method of observation matter as much as the stated conclusion, especially where classification or consensus has changed. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 12, 2024. The linked authority identifier is Q4938963. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference.
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