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Cryptanthus

Otto & A.Dietr.
1836
earth stars
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Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). The genus formerly had two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and subgenus Hoplocryptanthus Mez which has been raised to the separate genus Hoplocryptanthus. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth star"....read more on Wikipedia.

73 Cryptanthus species found, including:

Cryptanthus acaulisstarfishplantCryptanthus bahianusCryptanthus beuckeriCryptanthus bivittatusearth starCryptanthus bromelioidesrainbow starCryptanthus capitatusCryptanthus coriaceusCryptanthus correiaaraujoiCryptanthus dorothyaeCryptanthus giganteusCryptanthus grazielaeCryptanthus incrassatusCryptanthus lacerdaesilver-starCryptanthus lutherianusCryptanthus marginatusCryptanthus maritimusCryptanthus pickeliiCryptanthus praetextusCryptanthus warrenlooseiCryptanthus zonatuszebraplant
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