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Name: Jean T.
Status: educator
Age: 50s
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Date: 2001-2002
Question:
What is the cause of dimorphism in Engish Ivy, Hedera, i.e. when do three-lobed leaves appear as opposed to the smooth leaves and why?

Replies:
The following should be useful:

http://biodiversity.uno.edu/delta/angio/www/aquifoli.htm

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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