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17. Lychnis L., Sp. Pl. 436. 1753. Gen. Pl. 584.1754; Boiss., Fl. Or. 1:657.1867; Edgew. & Hook. f., in Hook. f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 1:222.1874; Chater in Tutin et al., Fl. Eur. 1:156.1964.

SHAHINA A. GHAZANFAR & YASIN J. NASIR

Perennial herbs with erect stems. Flowers 5-merous, in lax dichasia. Aestivation Contorted. Calyx teeth 5; calyx veins 10. Petals with coronal scales. Stamens 10. Styles 5, opposite the calyx-teeth. Carpophore reduced. Capsule dehiscing by 10 teeth.

A genus of 12 species, distributed in temperate Europe and Asia. Represent in Pakistan by 1 species.

Lower Taxon

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