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Species of the MonthAechmea reclinata
Endemic to Martinique in the Lesser Antilles. The type specimen was collected near the Riviere Salee, on a patch of firm ground within a mangrove swamp.
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About Classification SystemHierarchical classification structure of plants
Family
A group of genera with common characteristics. Family names are usually expressed in the form "~aceae".
Genus
A taxonomic unit that groups closely related species. The first part of the scientific name is the genus name.
Species
The basic unit of biological classification. The scientific name consists of two parts: the genus name and the specific epithet (binomial nomenclature).