Genus Limnanthes R. Br.


Summary
Genus number:
6833
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Limnanthaceae
Common name(s):

meadowfoam
Accession count:

91 (82  active, 1  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons., Madrid ICN Art. 14.10 & App. III) over the earlier homonym (Madrid ICN Art. 53) Limnanthes Stokes, nom. rej.


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References:
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=6833. Accessed 10 May 2026.