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Ceratozamia oliversacksii
D.W.Stev., Mart.-Domínguez & Nic.-Mor.
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[WFO]
[IPNI]
[POWO]
[MO]
First published in: Kew Bull. (https://doi:10.1007/S12225-021-09992-X): 1-9 Figs 1,2,3a, 4. (2022).
Etymology: In memory of Dr. Oliver Sacks (1933–2015), distinguished neurologist, science historian, lover of cycads—which he expressed in his book, Island of the Color Blind and Cycad Island (1997)—and lover of Oaxaca—which he revealed in his memoir, Oaxaca Journal (2002). [source]
Nomenclatural Type Information
- Collector:
- L. Martínez-Domínguez, F. Nicolalde-Morejón & M. Rios-Méndez 2261 2261
- Locality:
- Mexico: Oaxaca, Candelaria Loxicha
- Elevation:
- 1616 m
- Date:
- 10 June 2021
- Type location(s):
- HT:CIB; IT:K, MEXU, NY
Distribution: Mexico (Oaxaca)
IUCN Red List:
Not Evaluated
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