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Gnetales
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Abstract
The Gnetales (
Ephedra
,
Gnetum
and
Welwitschia
) is an intriguing group of nonflowering seed plants (gymnosperms). These plants are closely related to angiosperms and possess many angiosperm‐like features.
Title: Gnetales
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Abstract
The Gnetales (
Ephedra
,
Gnetum
and
Welwitschia
) is an intriguing group of nonflowering seed plants (gymnosperms).
These plants are closely related to angiosperms and possess many angiosperm‐like features.
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