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Gnetum spp. (Gymnosperm lianas related to conifers)

Gnetum urens with (edible) seed; © Bruce Hoffman (SW Suriname)

Gnetum nodiflorum, male cones; © Pieter & Siela Teunissen (Suriname)

Gnetum urens woody stem; © Pieter & Siela Teunissen (Suriname)

Gnetum urens; woody stem with concentric rings in cross-section; © Bruce Hoffman (Suriname National Herbarium, voucher no. LH663)

Scientific name: Gnetum spp.
English:
Dutch:
Sranan:
Trio: Towa
Wayana:

Growth Form: CLIMBER
Order: Gnetales
Family: Gnetaceae

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