Petiole anatomical study in some taxa of the genus Alcea (Malvaceae) from Iran
By: Maneezheh Pakravan and Azam Javanbakht
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Language: English, Slovenian
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Submitted on: Apr 12, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 14, 2026
Published on: Nov 4, 2026
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