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HEDWIGIACEAE
Johann Hedwig (aka Johannes Hedwig or Joannis Hedwig) (1730-1799).**
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Ch
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RHACOCARPUS
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G
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rachos, = a thorn-bush, briar, a thorn-hedge; a thorn-stick, a twig;
rhach-, rach-, = pertaining to the main axis, spine or backbone;
carpos, = fruit.
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LS
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BL
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