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. 2005 May 19;96(2):229–244. doi: 10.1093/aob/mci170

First Nuclear DNA Amounts in more than 300 Angiosperms

B J M ZONNEVELD 1, I J LEITCH 2, M D BENNETT 2,*
PMCID: PMC4246870  PMID: 15905300

Abstract

Background and Aims Genome size (DNA C-value) data are key biodiversity characters of fundamental significance used in a wide variety of biological fields. Since 1976, Bennett and colleagues have made scattered published and unpublished genome size data more widely accessible by assembling them into user-friendly compilations. Initially these were published as hard copy lists, but since 1997 they have also been made available electronically (see the Plant DNA C-values database www.kew.org/cval/homepage.html). Nevertheless, at the Second Plant Genome Size Meeting in 2003, Bennett noted that as many as 1000 DNA C-value estimates were still unpublished and hence unavailable. Scientists were strongly encouraged to communicate such unpublished data. The present work combines the databasing experience of the Kew-based authors with the unpublished C-values produced by Zonneveld to make a large body of valuable genome size data available to the scientific community.

Methods C-values for angiosperm species, selected primarily for their horticultural interest, were estimated by flow cytometry using the fluorochrome propidium iodide. The data were compiled into a table whose form is similar to previously published lists of DNA amounts by Bennett and colleagues.

Key Results and Conclusions The present work contains C-values for 411 taxa including first values for 308 species not listed previously by Bennett and colleagues. Based on a recent estimate of the global published output of angiosperm DNA C-value data (i.e. 200 first C-value estimates per annum) the present work equals 1·5 years of average global published output; and constitutes over 12 % of the latest 5-year global target set by the Second Plant Genome Size Workshop (see www.kew.org/cval/workshopreport.html). Hopefully, the present example will encourage others to unveil further valuable data which otherwise may lie forever unpublished and unavailable for comparative analyses.

Keywords: Genome size, C-value, plant DNA C-values database, Genome Size Initiative (GSI), Plant Genome Size workshop and Discussion Meeting, angiosperm, monocots

INTRODUCTION

The DNA amount in the unreplicated gametic nuclear chromosome complement (1C-value) is highly characteristic for taxa and varies over 1000-fold between plant species. Species' DNA amounts [C-value and genome size (1Cx)] are key diversity characters of fundamental significance with many important uses (Bennett and Leitch, 2005a). However, it is often difficult to know if a genome size measurement exists for a taxon, or where to find it, as such values are widely scattered in the literature or unpublished. Consequently, since 1976, lists of DNA amounts in angiosperm species, compiled for reference purposes, have been published (e.g. Bennett and Smith, 1976), and the data have been pooled and released in electronic form since 1997 (e.g. the Angiosperm DNA C-values database). To extend the coverage to include other plant groups, databases for gymnosperms, pteridophytes and bryophytes were added in 2001 to create the Plant DNA C-values database (release 1·0) with C-values for 3864 land plants. In December 2004 the Plant DNA C-values database was further updated (release 3·0) and included, as a novel feature, C-values for 253 algal species. Release 3·0 has DNA amounts for almost 5000 species from over 500 original sources, including first values for 628 angiosperms not previously included (http://www.kew.org/genomesize/homepage). These lists and databases have been widely used for comparative studies (e.g. Knight et al., 2005; Leitch et al., 2005; Price et al., 2005) and are the main source of information on plant genome sizes cited in the literature. Published lists of angiosperm DNA amounts have been cited over 1500 times, whilst the electronic database has received over 60 000 hits since 2001.

Bennett et al. (2000) and Bennett and Leitch (2005a) noted that C-values for probably a surprisingly large number of plant species had been estimated but, for various reasons, not published and hence were unavailable. Indeed, this was suspected to apply to hundreds of species overall whose genome sizes together constitute an untapped pool of information of considerable potential value. Scientists have therefore been encouraged to communicate them for inclusion in the Plant DNA C-values database, thus making them accessible for comparative studies. The present work is proof of this hypothesis and provides a model example of collaboration to transfer a large body of previously invisible plant genome size data firmly into the public domain.

Two of the present authors have worked together for the past decade to produce pooled lists of plant DNA C-values for reference purposes in both hard copy (Bennett and Leitch, 1995, 1997, 2005a; Bennett et al., 2000) and electronic versions (http://www.kew.org/genomesize/homepage). Meanwhile the present first author has made genome size estimates for angiosperm taxa in several genera, including Helleborus (Zonneveld, 2001), Hosta (Zonneveld and Van Iren, 2000, 2001), Galanthus (Zonneveld et al., 2003) and Agapanthus (Zonneveld and Duncan, 2003), some of which have subsequently been included in a recent compilation by Bennett and Leitch (2005a). While corresponding with Bennett and Leitch about these data and planned future publications, Zonneveld noted that he had also made C-value estimates for taxa in various genera that seemed most unlikely to be published. It emerged that this sample was substantial and included first estimates for hundreds of miscellaneous species, measured mostly out of curiosity.

Given their potential value, it was decided to combine the taxonomic and databasing experience of the Kew-based authors with information amassed in The Netherlands to produce a further reference list in a form similar to other recent plant C-value reference lists (e.g. Bennett and Leitch, 2005a; Kapraun, 2005). The present work is the product of that collaboration. Analysis of the completed Appendix table shows that it contains C-values for 411 angiosperm taxa, including first values for 308 species not listed in any previous compilation by Bennett and colleagues.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Plant materials

The present work examined angiosperm taxa available as seed or plants growing in The Netherlands selected primarily for their horticultural interest. The Netherlands has a long tradition of growing and breeding many angiosperm taxa for horticulture, consequently such plant materials are readily available for research purposes.

Estimation of DNA C-values

DNA 2C-values were estimated using flow cytometry with the fluorochrome propidium iodide (PI) as described by Zonneveld and Van Iren (2001). Briefly, somatic nuclei were isolated from leaves by co-chopping them with one of the internal calibration standards (Table 1) in nuclei isolation buffer. After adding 2 mL PI solution (50 mg PI/l in half-strength isolation buffer) the suspension was filtered. Nuclei fluorescence was measured 30 min after the addition of PI using a Partec CA-II flow cytometer. In most cases, several samples, each with at least 5000 nuclei, were measured. The 2C-value of the sample was calculated as follows: (mean of sample peak ÷ mean of standard peak) × 2C DNA amount (pg) of the standard species (see Table 1). Other peaks corresponding to higher C-values (i.e. 4C, 8C and 16C, etc.) were sometimes observed but their DNA amounts were not calculated.

Table 1.

Species used as calibration standards to estimate nuclear DNA C-values

Species
Assumed 2C DNA amount (pg)
Abbreviation used in column 13 of the Appendix
Agave stricta 7·8 A. stricta
Hordeum vulgare ‘Sultan’* 10·0 Hordeum
Agave americana 15·9 A. americana
Agave sisalana 20·2 A. sisalana
Clivia miniata 39·0 Clivia
*

The 2C value of 10 pg for Hordeum vulgare ‘Sultan’ was obtained using Agave americana (2C = 15·9 pg) as the calibration standard (see entry number 161q in the Appendix). This value is slightly lower than that given in Bennett and Smith (1991) of 2C = 11·12 pg. In the Appendix H. vulgare was used as a calibration standard for only one species Catharanthus roseus (2C = 1·4 pg; see entry number 82b in Appendix). If the higher value for H. vulgare given by Bennett and Smith (1991) is used then the 2C value of C. roseus would be 1·6 pg.

Internal calibration standards

Five calibration standards, differing in DNA amount, were used (Table 1). In most cases Agave americana was chosen, as previous work showed it to be a reliable and reproducible standard, giving clean peaks with low CVs (Zonneveld and Van Iren, 2001). If nuclear DNA content of a test species overlapped with that of A. americana, another calibration standard was used whose C-value fell close to that of the unknown. Species with 2C-values below 2·0 pg could usually not be measured with the Partec CA-II flow cytometer available for use, as the peaks tended to be lost in the debris fluorescence.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Comparison of C-value data in the Appendix table with those previously reported

To assess the quality of C-value data in the Appendix two comparisons were made.

(1) C-values for 103 species in the Appendix were compared with ‘prime’ (see note (a) in ‘Notes on compiling the Appendix’) C-values for the same species listed in the Plant DNA C-values database (Bennett and Leitch, 2004). Figure 1A shows that generally the two data sets were in good agreement (R2 = 0·9068). However, there were 18 species where previously published ‘prime’ C-values differed by >30 % from those given in the Appendix. These species are represented by open circles in Fig. 1A. The cause(s) of the discrepancies was not clear but possibilities include taxonomic errors or genuine intraspecific variation. For six of the species the different C-values reported were multiples of previous estimates, suggesting that polyploidy may be responsible. Nevertheless, as no chromosome counts were made for any species in the Appendix (except Hydrangea macrophylla), the role of polyploidy is unconfirmed.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 1.

Comparisons between C-values for species listed in the Appendix and ‘prime’ C-values for the same species listed in the Plant DNA C-values database (release 3·0, December 2004). (A) Comparison for all 103 species. Open circles correspond to the 18 species whose C-values in the Appendix differ by >30 % from the ‘prime’ C-values in the database. (B) Comparison between C-values for seven species listed in the Appendix and the accepted C-values for these calibration standards given in Bennett and Smith (1991).

(2) A comparison was made between the C-values for seven species in the Appendix and the C-values for these calibration standards given in Bennett and Smith (1991). These two datasets showed very close agreement (Fig. 1B) (R2 = 0·9965). Overall, it was concluded that the Appendix C-value data are of high quality.

Representation of C-value data in Appendix

The present Appendix gives C-values for 411 species, of which 308 (75 %) are for species not included in any previous compilation by Bennett and colleagues (Bennett and Smith, 1976, 1991; Bennett et al., 1982, 2000; Bennett and Leitch, 1995, 1997, 2005a) or listed in the Plant DNA C-values database (release 3·0, December 2004). Bennett and Leitch (2005a) analysed the global output of DNA C-values for angiosperms during the past half century. They concluded that the 1997 Angiosperm Genome Size Workshop had stimulated a large increase from an average of about 100 per annum in the early 1990s to almost 200 per annum for 1998–2002. The total number of first C-values for species in the present work therefore equals 1·5 years of average global published output at the record levels achieved in recent years. By any measure, it is a significant contribution to knowledge of this important character. Indeed the present data sample (all from one source) increases the total sample of angiosperm species with genome size estimates by about 7·4 %. Moreover, it constitutes over 12 % of the global target set by the Second Plant Genome Size Workshop (namely to estimate first DNA C-values for about 2500 angiosperm species within a quinquennium; see http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/cval/workshopreport.html). Clearly, one worker can still make a significant contribution to the global pool of information on genome sizes. Failing to make such information visible could seriously impair the scope of the available database and limit the scope of comparative studies.

Table 2 shows how many of the C-values in the Appendix are first values at the species, generic and family level for the three major angiosperm groups (i.e. basal angiosperms, monocots and eudicots). Although monocots constitute only approx. 20 % of all angiosperm species, most of the new C-values in the Appendix are for monocots (i.e. 64 and 65 % of first C-values are for monocot species and genera, respectively).

Table 2.

Representation of C-value data in the Appendix at various taxonomic levels


No. listed in Appendix table
No. of first C-values
Species 411 308
Basal angiosperm 8 5
Monocots 253 196
Eudicots 150 107
Genera 187 85
Basal angiosperm 6 2
Monocots 117 56
Eudicots 64 27
Family 67 1
Basal angiosperm 5 0
Monocots 21 0
Eudicots 41 1

Nevertheless, while the present data make a significant contribution to knowledge of C-values at the species level, there has been no significant improvement in representation at the family level. The 1997 Angiosperm Genome Size Workshop recommended a goal of complete familial representation by 2002, as a first C-value was available for only about 30 % of families. Bennett et al. (2000) noted that in a sixth supplementary list of C-values for 691 species only 12 were also first estimates for families. Later they concluded that significant progress to improve familial representation of angiosperm families was unlikely without careful targeting and the present data for a large sample of untargeted taxa confirm this expectation. Thus, while the Appendix includes 308 first C-values for species, only one of these is also the first value for a family (i.e. Tamaricaceae).

Also as expected, given the lack of specific targeting, the present sample does not make major contributions to filling gaps for any other groups identified as significantly under-represented in the database (e.g. for taxa from bog, fen, tundra, alpine and desert environments, or for halophytic, insectivorous, parasitic, saprophytic and endophytic species; Bennett and Leitch, 2005a). Nevertheless, the present sample does include first values for a few taxa of such interest including two parasitic species Orobanche hederae and Rhinanthus glabra (both in Orobanchaceae) with 1C values of 2·65 and 3·05 pg, respectively. The table also includes two desert species Opuntia microdasys (1C = 2·24 pg) and Rebutia albiflora (1C = 1·91 pg), both in the Cactaceae, and a number of succulents from the families Asparagaceae (Agave, Ledebouria), Bromeliaceae (Tillandsia), Crassulaceae (Aeonium, Graptopetalum, Sedum), Apocynaceae (Ceropegia, Hoodia, Hoya, Catharanthus, Stapelia), Xanthorrhoeaceae (Aloe) and Asteraceae (Senecio) in which the C-values ranged from 1·11 to 16·85 pg.

The range of C-values in the Appendix compared with existing data

Table 3 compares the minimum, maximum, mean, median, mode and range of DNA amounts for all 411 species listed in the Appendix, with the 4119 species listed in the Plant DNA C-values database (release 3·0, December 2004).

Table 3.

The minimum, maximum, mean, median, mode, and range of 1C DNA values for 411 species in the Appendix compared with the corresponding statistics for 4119 species in the Plant DNA C-values database (release 3·0, December 2004)


Appendix
Plant DNA C-values database (release 3·0, December 2004)
Minimum 1C-value (pg) 0·6 0·1
Maximum 1C-value (pg) 95·0 127·4
Mean 1C-value (pg) 11·7 6·1
Median 1C-value (pg) 6·6 2·7
Mode 1C-value (pg) 5·0 0·6
Range (max/min) 94·4 1274·0

The range of C-values in the present sample (1C = 0·6–95·5 pg) falls within that reported for the Plant DNA C-values database (1C = 0·1–127·4 pg), although it is somewhat enriched in species with larger genomes, leading to higher mean and modal values compared with the larger sample in the database (Table 3); thus the minimum C-value in the Appendix is the same as the modal value for species in the database. This probably reflects the greater proportion of monocots in the present sample with large genomes. Indeed the 43 species (approx. 10 %) with the largest genomes in the Appendix are all monocots from the orders Asparagales, Commelinales or Liliales; these groups have previously been shown to contain species with the largest recorded angiosperm genomes (Leitch et al., 1998; Soltis et al., 2003). (NB The presence of only eight species with 2C-values <2·0 pg is, in large part, due to technical difficulties encountered in estimating C-values in species with smaller genomes, as noted in Materials and methods.)

Analysis at the family level showed that in half of the 66 families already represented in the Plant DNA C-values database, the new data did not increase the range of C-values previously reported for a family. In only eight families was the minimum C-value decreased as a result of new data, whereas in 25 families the maximum C-value increased, sometimes greatly. For example, in Garryaceae and Escalloniaceae, which both previously had a C-value for just one species, the addition of an estimate for one new species increased the range of C-values for each family over 8- and 15-fold, respectively.

Future plans

Participants at the 2003 Plant Genome Size Workshop formalized their international collaboration as the Genome Size Initiative (GSI; Bennett and Leitch, 2005b), whose aims are to improve the availability, quality and understanding of genome size data, and to provide a focus for monitoring progress and facilitating discussions in a holistic genomic context. Further, in a keynote address opening the 2003 Plant Genome Size Discussion Meeting, Bennett reiterated the potential value of unpublished genome size data, and the need to make it visible as follows: ‘There are probably over 1000 prime C-value estimates for plant species, equal to 4 years of known global output, unlocated in publications or unpublished. Such genome size data are almost valueless if potential users cannot easily access and assess them. It is impossible to over-emphasise the importance of publishing C-value data or linking them to the database by informing the co-ordinators of its existence, so that others can assess its quality and use it’. The present work supports this sentiment and the aims of GSI. Hopefully, it will encourage others to emulate this example and unveil further useful data which otherwise may lie forever unpublished.

APPENDIX

Notes on compiling the Appendix

C-value data were compiled into the Appendix table whose form is similar to that of previous lists of DNA amounts by Bennett and colleagues (i.e. Bennett and Smith, 1976, 1991; Bennett et al., 1982; Bennett and Leitch, 1995, 1997; Bennett et al., 2000). Additional information on compiling the Appendix is given below.

(a) Assignment of entry numbers and ‘prime’ entries. The numbering of the Appendix table generally follows that for previous lists of DNA amounts (see above). Taxa are arranged alphabetically by genus and species with a new number usually being assigned for each new species.

For 42 species in the Appendix more than one estimate was made for the same species (e.g. for different cultivars, varieties, etc.). In most cases, the C-values were very similar and the different accessions were assigned the same entry number but were distinguished by letters, sorted here by increasing DNA amounts. For example, C-values are reported for two cultivars of Crocus chrysanthus, a species not included previously in any of the lists mentioned above. The smaller of the two values, for ‘Dorothy’, is listed as entry number 113a, while the larger, for ‘Blue Pearl’, is 113b. Where several estimates are available for the same species, the ‘a’ value is automatically chosen in any arithmetical or statistical calculations. In this context, a single estimate for a species and ‘a’ values are referred to as ‘prime entries’.

For 18 species the C-values between accessions differed by >10 %. Taxonomic heterogeneity, polyploidy and/or intraspecific variation are the most likely explanations (especially where a range of chromosome numbers has previously been reported for the species), yet until chromosome counts are made, the cause(s) of the differences remains unknown and the different accessions of a species were usually assigned the same entry number. In six Senecio species (S. herreianus, S. kleiniiformis, S. mweroensis, S. nyikensis, S. pendulus and S. radicans), however, the different C-values so strongly suggested the presence of polyploidy that they were given separate entry numbers in accordance with previous practice (e.g. Bennett and Leitch, 2005a).

For 103 species, where one or more C-value had previously been listed by Bennett and colleagues, the estimate in the Appendix was given a number and the next available letter in the alphabet. For example, three previous C-values have been reported for Allium ampeloprasum, thus the entry for this species in the Appendix was assigned the letter ‘d’.

(b) Taxonomic authorities. Taxonomic authorities of the species studied were taken from the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) (http://www.ipni.org/index.html). A superscript ‘b’ following a species name indicates that the taxonomic authority was unknown or unclear (i.e. more than one entry in IPNI).

(c) Family and higher order group. The family, order and higher group given for each species in Appendix columns 3, 4 and 5, respectively, follows the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) system (APG II, 2003). The following abbreviations were used: BA = basal angiosperm; M = monocot; E = eudicot.

(d) Chromosome number, ploidy and voucher information. The sentiment of the Convention on Biological Diversity (United Nations Environment Programme, 1992), which noted the need to make biodiversity data available despite imperfections, merits support. Thus, while the species listed in the Appendix generally lack a voucher and information on chromosome number and ploidy level, they can make a valuable contribution to knowledge of plant C-values.

Chromosome numbers and/or ploidy information were entered for 90 taxa where previous C-value reports also included this information and the C-values agreed closely with those reported here. For example, a C-value of 2·9 pg for Achillea filipendulina was previously estimated by Dabrowska (1992), who also reported that the accession studied had 2n = 2x = 18. As the 1C-value of 2·88 pg for the same species in the Appendix was very similar to that of Dabrowska (1992), the chromosome number and ploidy data were also entered.

(e) Life cycle types. Information on the type of life cycle for species in the Appendix was either taken from the literature or internet. The following abbreviations were used: A = annual; B = biennial; AP = annual–perennial; P = perennial. A superscript ‘e’ indicates that life cycle information was either unknown or unclear to the present authors.

(f) DNA amounts and conversion factor. 1C and 4C values listed in the Appendix were determined by appropriate calculation of the 2C-value. For 1C-values in megabase pairs (Mbp) the conversion factor of 1 pg = 980 Mb (Cavalier-Smith, 1985; Bennett et al., 2000) was used.

(g) Standard species. The abbreviation used to indicate which of the five calibration standards was used to estimate the 2C-value for each species in the Appendix is given in Table 1.

(h) Chromosome numbers in Hyacinthus. Brandham and West (1993) reported chromosome numbers in 13 Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars and noted that aneuploidy was common. Two of the cultivars studied (‘Pink Pearl’ and ‘Delft Blue’) were the same as those listed in the Appendix. Since the cultivars are clonal the chromosome numbers given in Brandham and West can be assumed to be the same as those studied here. Thus ‘Pink Pearl’ is listed as a diploid with 2n = 16, while ‘Delft Blue’ is an aneuploid tetraploid with 2n = 4x – 2 = 30. Based on similar C-values in cultivars ‘Pink Pearl’ and ‘White Pearl’ (28·4 and 27·3 pg, respectively), the latter is also entered as diploid. Further, as the DNA amounts for cultivars ‘Delft Blue’ and ‘Anna Marie’ are similar (43·4 and 42·4 pg, respectively), the latter is entered as circa tetraploid, although the exact chromosome number is unknown. The higher C-value cultivar ‘L’Innocence' (51·60 pg) suggests it is pentaploid.

(i) Sanseveria tricasciata ploidy chimeras. The leaves of Sanseveria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ and ‘Forescate’ are ploidy chimeras (Zonneveld and Van Iren, 2000). Most plant leaves are built up from three layers, L1, L2 and L3, which develop from the apical meristem. In the variegated S. trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ the yellow leaf edge corresponds to cells derived from L1 and the green cells in the leaf centre from L3. Between L1 and L3 is a single layer of cells which comprise L2, from which the floral meristem and hence the gametes will arise. Measurements of 2C values from leaf tissue taken from the yellow edge gave a 2C value of 5·2 pg whereas nuclei isolated from the green central tissue (L3) were 2C = 2·6 pg. As it was difficult to be sure of obtaining cells from L2, the 1C value of the gametes is unclear. Thus this value has been omitted from the Appendix, and just the 2C and 4C values from the layer with the lowest DNA amount (i.e. from L3) are entered. In S. trifasciata ‘Forescate’ cells in the green central tissue had a 2C value of 7·8 pg (L3) whereas those at the yellow edge (L1) were 2C=5·2 pg. Again, the 1C value was omitted and just the 2C and 4C values for the layer with the lowest DNA amount (i.e. from L1) were entered.

Appendix.

Chromosome number, ploidy level, life-cycle type, and nuclear DNA content in 411 angiosperm species (the superscript letters refer to notes preceding this table)

DNA amountf
Entry numbera
Speciesb
Familyc
Orderc
Higher groupc
2nd
Ploidy level (x)d
Life cycle typee
1C (Mbp)
1C (pg)
2C (pg)
4C (pg)
Standard speciesg
1b Achillea filipendulina Lam. Asteraceae Asterales E 18 2 P 2,818 2·9 5·8 11·5 A. americana
2d Achillea millefolium L. Asteraceae Asterales E 54 6 P 7,914 8·1 16·2 32·3 A. americana
3a Achillea montana Schleich. ex DC Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,058 2·1 4·2 8·4 A. americana
4a Achillea vulgarisb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,205 2·3 4·5 9·0 A. americana
5b Adansonia digitata L. Malvaceae Malvales E d d P 1,436 1·5 2·9 5·9 A. americana
6a Adonis annua L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d A 16,513 16·9 33·7 67·4 A. americana
7a Adonis vernalis L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 13,867 14·2 28·3 56·6 A. americana
8a Aeluropus littoralis Parl. Poaceae Poales M d d AP 8,232 8·4 16·8 33·6 Clivia
9a Aeonium nobile (Praeger) Praeger Crassulaceae Saxifragales E d d P 4,165 4·3 8·5 17·0 A. americana
10a Aeonium simsii (Sweet) Stearn Crassulaceae Saxifragales E d d P 2,122 2·2 4·3 8·7 A. americana
11a Agave hartmannii S.Watson Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,773 3·9 7·7 15·4 A. americana
12a Agave portoricensis Trel. ex A.Berger Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,724 3·8 7·6 15·2 A. americana
13b Alisma lanceolatum With. Alismataceae Alismatales M 26 d P 5,586 5·7 11·4 22·8 A. americana
14d Allium aflatuense B.Fedtsch. cv. Purple Sensation Alliaceae Asparagales M 16 2 P 21,658 22·1 44·2 88·4 A. americana
15d Allium ampeloprasumb Alliaceae Asparagales M 32 4 P 28,420 29·0 58·0 116·0 Clivia
16l Allium cepa var. ascalonium L. Alliaceae Asparagales M 16 2 P 17,052 17·4 34·8 69·6 A. americana
17e Allium karataviense Regel Alliaceae Asparagales M 18 2 P 20,433 20·9 41·7 83·4 A. americana
18e Allium molyb Alliaceae Asparagales M 14 2 P 22,834 23·3 46·6 93·2 A. americana
19a Allium narcissiflorum Vill. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 21,168 21·6 43·2 86·4 A. americana
20g Allium porrumb Alliaceae Asparagales M 32 4 P 28,371 29·0 57·9 115·8 Clivia
21e Allium sativum L. Alliaceae Asparagales M 16 2 P 17,101 17·5 34·9 69·8 A. americana
22b Allium schoenoprasumb Alliaceae Asparagales M 32 4 P 16,023 16·4 32·7 65·4 A. americana
23c Allium schubertii Zucc. Alliaceae Asparagales M 16 d P 31,801 32·5 64·9 129·8 A. americana
24f Allium sphaerocephalon L. Alliaceae Asparagales M 16 2 P 13,867 14·2 28·3 56·6 A. americana
25e Allium ursinum L. Alliaceae Asparagales M 14 2 P 31,213 31·9 63·7 127·4 A. americana
26b Allium vinealeb Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 30,625 31·3 62·5 125·0 A. americana
27a Alocasia longiloba Miq. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 9,163 9·4 18·7 37·4 A. stricta
28a Alocasia lowii var. grandis Hook Araceae Alismatales M d d P 8,673 8·9 17·7 35·4 A. stricta
28b Alocasia lowii var. veitchei Hook Araceae Alismatales M d d P 10,927 11·2 22·3 44·6 A. americana
29a Alocasia reginula A.Hay Araceae Alismatales M d d P 4,851 5·0 9·9 19·8 A. americana
30a Alocasia sanderiana Hort. ex Bull Araceae Alismatales M d d P 4,949 5·1 10·1 20·2 A. americana
31a Alocasia sp.b Araceae Alismatales M d d P 9,947 10·2 20·3 40·6 A. americana
32a Alocasia × amazonicab Araceae Alismatales M d d P 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
33a Alocasia zebrina K.Koch & Veitch var. tigrina cv. Superba Araceae Alismatales M d d P 5,488 5·6 11·2 22·4 A. americana
33b Alocasia zebrina K.Koch & Veitch var. reticulata Araceae Alismatales M d d P 5,684 5·8 11·6 23·2 A. americana
34a Aloe claviflora Burch. & Reynolds Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 16,513 16·9 33·7 67·4 A. americana
35a Aloe ecklonis Salm-Dyck Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 13,524 13·8 27·6 55·2 A. americana
36b Aloe gariepensis Pillans Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M 14 2 P 16,121 16·5 32·9 65·8 A. americana
37a Aloe micracantha Haw. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 13,916 14·2 28·4 56·8 A. americana
38a Amelanchier canadensis Medik. Rosaceae Rosales E d d P 1,127 1·2 2·3 4·6 A. americana
39b Ammophila arenaria Link Poaceae Poales M d d P 5,635 5·8 11·5 23·0 A. americana
40a Amorphophallus lewallei F.Malaisse & P.Bamps Araceae Alismatales M d d P 13,622 13·9 27·8 55·6 A. americana
41c Anemone blanda Schott & Kotschy Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 15,092 15·4 30·8 61·6 A. americana
41d Anemone blanda Schott & Kotschy Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 20,923 21·4 42·7 85·4 A. americana
42b Anemone coronaria L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 15,729 16·1 32·1 64·2 A. americana
43c Anemone nemorosa L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 19,061 19·5 38·9 77·8 A. americana
44b Anemone pavonina Lam. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 13,284 13·6 27·1 54·2 A. americana
45a Anemone ranunculoidesb Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 19,551 20·0 39·9 79·8 A. americana
46a Anemone trifoliab Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 20,090 20·5 41·0 82·0 A. americana
47a Anthericum liliago L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,161 14·5 28·9 57·8 A. americana
48a Anubias barteri var. nana Schott Araceae Alismatales M d d P 2,009 2·1 4·1 8·2 A. americana
48b Anubias barteri Schott Araceae Alismatales M d d P 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
49a Ardisia crenatab Myrsinaceae Ericales E d d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
50a Arisaema ciliatum H.Li Araceae Alismatales M d d P 4,792 4·9 9·8 19·6 A. americana
51a Arisarum vulgare Targ.Toz. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 17,199 17·6 35·1 70·2 A. americana
52a Arthropodium cirrhatumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,401 2·5 4·9 9·8 A. americana
53a Arundo donaxb Poaceae Poales M d d P 2,744 2·8 5·6 11·2 A. americana
54b Asarum europaeum L. Aristolochiaceae Piperales BA d d P 6,762 6·9 13·8 27·6 A. sisalana
55a Asarum splendens (Maekawa) C.Y.Cheng & C.S.Yang Aristolochiaceae Piperales BA d d P 8,771 9·0 17·9 35·8 A. stricta
56a Asphodeline lutea Reichb. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,145 5·3 10·5 21·0 A. americana
57b Aspidistra elatiorb (variegated) Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 18,032 18·4 36·8 73·6 A. americana
58a Aucuba japonica Thunb. Garryaceae Garryales E d d P 12,593 12·9 25·7 51·4 A. americana
58b Aucuba japonica Thunb. cv. Rozannie Garryaceae Garryales E d d P 12,201 12·5 24·9 49·8 A. americana
59f Avena sativa L. Poaceae Poales M 42 6 A 12,961 13·2 26·5 52·9 A. americana
60c Berberis thunbergii DC. cv. Atropurpurea Nana Berberidaceae Ranunculales E d d P 1,519 1·6 3·1 6·2 A. americana
61b Berberis vulgarisb Berberidaceae Ranunculales E 28 2 P 1,421 1·5 2·9 5·8 A. americana
62a Biarum tenuifoliumb Araceae Alismatales M d d P 3,038 3·1 6·2 12·4 A. americana
63a Bletilla striata Rchb.f. Orchidaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,891 3·0 5·9 11·8 A. americana
64a Brighamia insignis A.Gray Campanulaceae Asterales E d d P 1,029 1·1 2·1 4·2 A. americana
65a Brimeura amethystinab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 8,232 8·4 16·8 33·6 A. stricta
66a Bromus mollisb Poaceae Poales M d d AP 10,388 10·6 21·2 42·4 A. americana
67a Buddleja davidii Franch. Scrophulariaceae Lamiales E d d P 1,421 1·5 2·9 5·8 A. americana
68a Bulbine asphodeloides Spreng. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,504 14·8 29·6 59·2 A. americana
69b Bulbine bulbosa (R.Br.) Haw. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M 72 6 P 34,202 34·9 69·8 139·6 A. americana
70b Bulbine fallax Poelln. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M 14 2 P 11,515 11·8 23·5 47·0 A. americana
71a Bulbine frutescens Willd. Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,651 15·0 29·9 59·8 A. americana
72a Bulbine hookeri Kunth Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,689 18·1 36·1 72·2 A. americana
73a Bulbine margarethae L.I.Hall Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 8,036 8·2 16·4 32·8 A. stricta
74a Bulbinella latifolia Kunth Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 12,152 12·4 24·8 49·6 A. americana
75c Butomus umbellatus L. Butomaceae Alismatales M d d P 7,399 7·6 15·1 30·2 Clivia
76a Calamagrostis epigeiosb Poaceae Poales M d d P 2,156 2·2 4·4 8·8 A. americana
77a Calibanus hookerii Trel. ex A.Berger Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 8,869 9·1 18·1 36·2 A. americana
78a Calla palustris L. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 1,058 1·1 2·2 4·3 A. americana
79c Caltha palustris L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 56 7 P 15,239 15·6 31·1 62·2 A. americana
80b Camassia cusickii S.Watson Asparagaceae Asparagales M 30 2 P 2,254 2·3 4·6 9·2 A. americana
81b Camellia sinensis Kuntze var. assamica Theaceae Ericales E 30 2 P 3,038 3·1 6·2 12·4 A. americana
81c Camellia sinensis Kuntze Theaceae Ericales E 30 2 P 3,283 3·4 6·7 13·4 A. americana
82b Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don Apocynaceae Gentianales E d d P 696 0·7 1·4 2·8 Hordeum
83b Ceropegia woodii Schltr. Apocynaceae Gentianales E 44 4 P 1,862 1·9 3·8 7·6 A. americana
84a Chlidanthus fragrans Herb. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,027 6·2 12·3 24·6 A. americana
85a Chlorophytum comosumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 11,613 11·9 23·7 47·4 A. americana
86a Chlorophytum hoffmannii Engl. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,504 14·8 29·6 59·2 A. americana
87a Clematis armandii Franch. cv. Bowl of Beauty Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,457 9·7 19·3 38·6 Clivia
87b Clematis armandii Franch. cv. Enham Star Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,506 9·7 19·4 38·8 Clivia
87c Clematis armandii Franch. cv. Apple Blossom Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,555 9·8 19·5 39·0 Clivia
87d Clematis armandii Franch. cv. Little White Charm Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,604 9·8 19·6 39·2 Clivia
87e Clematis armandii Franch. cv. Snowdrift Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,604 9·8 19·6 39·2 Clivia
88a Clematis flammula L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 14,847 15·2 30·3 60·6 A. americana
89a Clematis forsteri J.F.Gmel. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 15,484 15·8 31·6 63·2 A. americana
90a Clematis montanab Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 9,947 10·2 20·3 40·6 A. americana
91b Clematis vitalbab Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 9,898 10·1 20·2 40·4 A. americana
92c Clivia miniata Regel Alliaceae Asparagales M 22 2 P 19,110 19·5 39·0 78·0 A. americana
93c Cocos nucifera L. Arecaceae Arecales M 32 2 P 2,744 2·8 5·6 11·2 A. americana
94a Colchicum autumnale L. Colchicaceae Liliales M d d P 3,283 3·4 6·7 13·4 A. americana
95b Commelina dianthifolia Delile Commelinaceae Commelinales M 90 6 AP 7,546 7·7 15·4 30·8 A. stricta
96a Cornus mas L. Cornaceae Cornales E d d P 3,332 3·4 6·8 13·6 A. americana
97a Cortaderia argentea (Nees) Stapf Poaceae Poales M d d P 3,675 3·8 7·5 15·0 A. americana
98a Cotinus coggygria Scop. Anacardiaceae Sapindales E d d P 9,163 9·4 18·7 37·4 A. americana
99a Craterostigma plantagineum Hochst. unplaced Lamiales Lamiales E d d P 1,029 1·1 2·1 4·2 A. stricta
100a Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum Baker Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 24,745 25·3 50·5 101·0 A. americana
100b Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum Baker Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 25,284 25·8 51·6 103·2 A. americana
101a Crinum bulbispermum Milne-Redh. & Schweickerdt Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 19,698 20·1 40·2 80·4 A. americana
102a Crinum moorei Hook.f. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 20,335 20·8 41·5 83·0 A. americana
103a Crinum natans var. calamistratum Baker Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 20,531 21·0 41·9 83·8 A. americana
104a Crocosmia aurea (Hook.) Planch. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 985 1·0 2·0 4·0 A. americana
105a Crocosmia fucata (Herb.) M.P.de Vos Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 936 1·0 1·9 3·8 A. americana
105b Crocosmia fucata (Herb.) M.P.de Vos (pleated form) Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,372 1·4 2·8 5·6 A. americana
106a Crocosmia masonorum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 907 0·9 1·9 3·7 A. americana
107a Crocosmia paniculata (Klatt) Goldblatt Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 975 1·0 2·0 4·0 A. americana
108a Crocosmia pottsii (Baker) N.E.Br. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 877 0·9 1·8 3·6 A. americana
109a Crocosmia × crocosmiiflorab Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,098 1·1 2·2 4·5 A. americana
110a Crocosmia × latifoliab Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,127 1·2 2·3 4·6 A. americana
111a Crocosmia × paniculatab Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 872 0·9 1·8 3·6 A. americana
112a Crocus angustifolius × flavus (large yellow) Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,419 6·6 13·1 26·2 A. americana
113a Crocus chrysanthus Herb. cv. Dorothy Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,822 3·9 7·8 15·6 A. americana
113b Crocus chrysanthus Herb. cv. Blue Pearl Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,969 4·1 8·1 16·2 A. americana
114b Crocus vernusb (white form) Iridaceae Asparagales M 8 2 P 10,829 11·1 22·1 44·2 A. americana
115a Cryptocoryne crispatula Engl. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 872 0·9 1·8 3·6 A. americana
116a Cyanotis somaliensis C.B.Clarke Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 5,096 5·2 10·4 20·8 A. americana
117b Cyclamen hederifoliumb Myrsinaceae Ericales E d d P 5,047 5·2 10·3 20·6 A. americana
118a Cyrtanthus elatus (Jacq.) Traub Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,455 14·8 29·5 59·0 A. americana
119a Cyrtanthus montanus R.A.Dyer cv. Firebird Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 13,573 13·9 27·7 55·4 A. americana
120g Dactylis glomerata L. Poaceae Poales M 28 4 P 4,312 4·4 8·8 17·6 A. americana
121a Dichelostemma ida-maia Greene Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,787 18·2 36·3 72·6 A. americana
122a Dioscorea elephantipes Engl. Dioscoreaceae Dioscoreales M d d P 6,615 6·8 13·5 27·0 A. americana
123b Doryanthes palmerib Doryanthaceae Asparagales M 48 d P 3,283 3·4 6·7 13·4 A. americana
124a Dracunculus canariensis Kunth Araceae Alismatales M d d P 3,812 3·9 7·8 15·6 A. americana
125b Dracunculus vulgaris Schott Araceae Alismatales M 32 P 6,076 6·2 12·4 24·8 A. americana
126a Drimiopsis maculata Lindl. & Paxt. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,675 3·8 7·5 15·0 Clivia
127b Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms Pontederiaceae Commelinales M 32 4 P 1,529 1·6 3·1 6·2 A. americana
128a Elymus arenariusb Poaceae Poales M d d P 20,825 21·3 42·5 85·0 A. americana
129a Elymus junceus Fisch. (= Elytrigia juncea) Poaceae Poales M d d P 12,985 13·3 26·5 53·0 A. americana
130a Eranthis cilicica Schott & Kotschy Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 8,722 8·9 17·8 35·6 A. stricta
131b Eranthis hyemalis Salisb. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 11,711 12·0 23·9 47·8 A. americana
132a Eranthis pinnatifida Maxim. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 8,036 8·2 16·4 32·8 A. americana
133a Erythronium hybrid cv. Nana Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 36,015 36·8 73·5 147·0 A. americana
134a Erythronium hybrid cv. Pagoda Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 34,986 35·7 71·4 142·8 A. americana
135a Erythronium californicumb cv. White Beauty Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 32,977 33·7 67·3 134·6 A. americana
136a Erythronium dens-canisb Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 29,302 29·9 59·8 119·6 A. americana
137a Erythronium japonicumb Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 31,115 31·8 63·5 127·0 A. americana
138a Escallonia langleyensis Vilm. & Bois Escalloniaceae euasterids II E d d P 6,027 6·2 12·3 24·6 A. americana
139a Eucharis grandiflora Planch. & Linden Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 15,974 16·3 32·6 65·2 A. americana
140b Festuca ovina L. cv. Glauca Poaceae Poales M 14 2 P 7,007 7·2 14·3 28·6 A. sisalana
141a Furcraea selloa K.Koch (yellow edge) Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,724 3·8 7·6 15·2 A. americana
142a Graptopetalum bellum Moran & J.Meyrán Crassulaceae Saxifragales E d d P 4,116 4·2 8·4 16·8 Clivia
143a Graptopetalum macdougallii Alexander Crassulaceae Saxifragales E d d P 3,283 3·4 6·7 13·4 A. americana
144b Gunnera manicata Linden ex André Gunneraceae Gunnerales E 34 2 P 5,782 5·9 11·8 23·6 A. americana
145a Haberlea rhodopensis Friv. Gesneriaceae Lamiales E d d P 1,372 1·4 2·8 5·6 A. americana
146a Hedera algeriensisb cv. Gloire de Marengo Araliaceae Apiales E d d P 2,842 2·9 5·8 11·6 A. americana
147c Hedera canariensisb Araliaceae Apiales E 48 2 P 1,470 1·5 3·0 6·0 A. americana
148a Hedera caucasigena Pojark. cv. Tanja Araliaceae Apiales E d d P 1,666 1·7 3·4 6·8 A. americana
149c Hedera colchica K.Koch cv. Sulphur Heart Araliaceae Apiales E 192 8 P 5,243 5·4 10·7 21·4 A. americana
149d Hedera colchica K.Koch (yellow edge) Araliaceae Apiales E 192 8 P 5,243 5·4 10·7 21·4 A. americana
150i Hedera helix L cv. Erecta. Araliaceae Apiales E 48 4 P 1,470 1·5 3·0 6·0 A. americana
150j Hedera helix L cv. Gold Hertz. Araliaceae Apiales E 48 4 P 1,470 1·5 3·0 6·0 A. americana
151a Hedera hibernica Hort. Araliaceae Apiales E d d P 2,940 3·0 6·0 12·0 A. americana
152a Heloniopsis orientalisb Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 2,622 2·7 5·4 10·7 A. americana
153a Hermodactylus tuberosa Mill. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 13,524 13·8 27·6 55·2 A. americana
154a Hesperaloe parviflora (Torr.) J.M.Coult. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,920 4·0 8·0 16·0 A. americana
155a Hippeastrum cybister Benth. & Hook.f. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 16,954 17·3 34·6 69·2 A. americana
156a Hippeastrum elwesii C.H.Wright Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,388 10·6 21·2 42·4 A. americana
157a Hippeastrum papilio (Ravenna) J.Van Scheepen cv. Butterfly Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,259 14·6 29·1 58·2 A. americana
158a Hippeastrum reticulatum var. striatifolium Herb. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,063 14·4 28·7 57·4 A. americana
159a Hoodia gordonii (Masson) Sweet ex Decne. Apocynaceae Gentianales E d d P 2,401 2·5 4·9 9·8 A. americana
160b Hordeum murinum L. Poaceae Poales M 28 4 A 9,604 9·8 19·6 39·2 A. americana
161q Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Sultan Poaceae Poales M 14 2 A 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
162a Howea forsteriana Becc. Arecaceae Arecales M d d P 3,357 3·4 6·9 13·7 A. americana
163a Hoya carnosa (L.) R.Br. Apocynaceae Gentianales E d d P 2,107 2·2 4·3 8·6 A. americana
164a Humulus japonica Siebold & Zucc. Cannabaceae Rosales E d d P 1,666 1·7 3·4 6·8 A. americana
165a Humulus lupulusb var. cordifolia Cannabaceae Rosales E d d P 2,842 2·9 5·8 11·6 A. americana
165b Humulus lupulusb cv. Brambling Cross Cannabaceae Rosales E d d P 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
166d Hyacinthus orientalis L. cv. White Pearl Asparagaceae Asparagales M 16h 2h P 26,705 27·3 54·5 109·0 A. americana
166e Hyacinthus orientalis L. cv. Pink Pearl Asparagaceae Asparagales M 16h 2h P 27,832 28·4 56·8 113·6 A. americana
167c Hyacinthus orientalis L. cv. Anna Marie Asparagaceae Asparagales M d c. 4h P 41,552 42·4 84·8 169·6 Clivia
167d Hyacinthus orientalis L. cv. Delft Blue Asparagaceae Asparagales M d 4x-2h P 42,532 43·4 86·8 173·6 Clivia
167e Hyacinthus orientalis L. cv. L'Innocence Asparagaceae Asparagales M d 5?h P 50,568 51·6 103·2 206·4 Clivia
168c Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris D.Don cv. Cordifolia Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,470 1·5 3·0 6·0 A. americana
168d Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris D.Don Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,499 1·5 3·1 6·1 A. americana
169b Hydrangea arborescens L. Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,294 1·3 2·6 5·3 A. americana
170e Hydrangea aspera ssp. sargentiana Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 34 2 P 1,646 1·7 3·4 6·7 A. americana
170f Hydrangea aspera ssp. robusta Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 34 2 P 1,715 1·8 3·5 7·0 A. americana
170g Hydrangea aspera ssp. strigosa Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 34 2 P 1,823 1·9 3·7 7·4 A. americana
170h Hydrangea aspera Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don cv. Villosa Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 34 2 P 2,073 2·1 4·2 8·5 A. americana
170i Hydrangea aspera? Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don (from Taiwan) Hydrangeaceae Cornales E d d P 2,538 2·6 5·2 10·4 A. americana
171b Hydrangea heteromalla D.Don Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,813 1·9 3·7 7·4 A. americana
171c Hydrangea heteromalla Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don cv. Nepal Beauty Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,715 1·8 3·5 7·0 A. americana
172a Hydrangea hirta Siebold Hydrangeaceae Cornales E d d P 1,779 1·8 3·6 7·3 A. americana
173a Hydrangea integrifolia Hayata Hydrangeaceae Cornales E d d P 1,103 1·1 2·3 4·5 A. americana
174b Hydrangea involucrata Siebold Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 30 2 P 2,626 2·7 5·4 10·7 A. americana
175a Hydrangea macrophyllab (diploid) Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 2,234 2·3 4·6 9·1 A. americana
176a Hydrangea macrophyllab (triploid) Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 54 3 P 3,263 3·3 6·7 13·3 A. americana
177b Hydrangea paniculatab Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 3,430 3·5 7·0 14·0 A. americana
178b Hydrangea quercifolia Bartram (Tennessee clone) Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,063 1·1 2·2 4·3 A. americana
179a Hydrangea scandens var. liukinensisb Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 1,970 2·0 4·0 8·0 A. americana
179b Hydrangea scandensb Hydrangeaceae Cornales E 36 2 P 2,038 2·1 4·2 8·3 A. americana
179c Hydrangea scandens? cv. Angustata Hydrangeaceae Cornales E d d P 2,332 2·4 4·8 9·5 A. americana
180a Hydrangea serrata Ser. Hydrangeaceae Cornales E d d P 2,102 2·1 4·3 8·6 A. americana
181a Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L. Hydrocharitaceae Alismatales M d d P 2,156 2·2 4·4 8·8 A. americana
182a Ipheion uniflorum (Lindl.) Raf. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 9,457 9·7 19·3 38·6 A. americana
183a Iris danfordiae Boiss. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 15,827 16·2 32·3 64·6 A. americana
184a Iris germanicab Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 12,201 12·5 24·9 49·8 A. americana
185a Iris lacustris Nutt. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,116 4·2 8·4 16·8 A. americana
186b Iris pseudacorus L. Iridaceae Asparagales M c. 34 d P 5,488 5·6 11·2 22·4 A. americana
187a Iris pumilab Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 12,936 13·2 26·4 52·8 A. americana
188a Iris reticulata M.Bieb. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,909 7·1 14·1 28·2 A. americana
188b Iris reticulata M.Bieb. cv. Harmony Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,045 10·3 20·5 41·0 A. americana
189a Iris sintenisii Janka Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,920 4·0 8·0 16·0 A. americana
190a Kniphofia (hybrida Otto Mann ex Gumbleton cv. Little Maid Xanthorrhoeaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,584 10·8 21·6 43·2 A. americana
191a Lachenalia hybrid cv. Namaqua Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,626 3·7 7·4 14·8 A. americana
191b Lachenalia hybrid cv. Romaud Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,724 3·8 7·6 15·2 A. americana
192d Lactuca sativa L.cv. IJsberg Asteraceae Asterales E 18 2 A 2,695 2·8 5·5 11·0 A. americana
193a Laurus nobilisb Lauraceae Laurales BA d d P 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
194a Lavandula officinalis Chaix Lamiaceae Lamiales E d d P 5,537 5·7 11·3 22·6 A. americana
195a Ledebouria cooperi var. adlamii (Hook.f.) Jessop Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,488 5·6 11·2 22·4 Clivia
196a Ledebouria socialis (Baker) Jessop cv. Violacea Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,733 5·9 11·7 23·4 Clivia
197a Lewisia cotyledon Robinson Portulacaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 2,499 2·6 5·1 10·2 A. americana
198a Lewisia nevadensis (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. Portulacaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 4,361 4·5 8·9 17·8 A. americana
199a Lewisia pygmaea (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. Portulacaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 4,655 4·8 9·5 19·0 A. americana
200a Lilium amabile Palib. Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 13,426 13·7 27·4 54·8 A. americana
201a Lilium canadenseb Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 46,942 47·9 95·8 191·6 A. americana
202a Lilium candidumb Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 43,169 44·1 88·1 176·2 A. americana
203a Lilium euxanthum (W.W.Sm. & W.E.Evans) Sealy Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 37,877 38·7 77·3 154·6 A. americana
204b Lilium formosanum Wallace Liliaceae Liliales M 24 2 P 41,405 42·3 84·5 169·0 A. americana
205a Lilium martagonb Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 45,668 46·6 93·2 186·4 A. americana
206a Limonium vulgare Mill. Plumbaginaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
207b Liriope muscari L.H.Bailey. Asparagaceae Asparagales M 108 6 P 10,339 10·6 21·1 42·2 A. americana
208a Lonicera nitida E.H.Wilson Caprifoliaceae Dipsacales E d d P 931 1·0 1·9 3·8 A. americana
209b Lonicera periclymenumb Caprifoliaceae Dipsacales E d d P 2,793 2·9 5·7 11·4 A. americana
210a Lunaria biennis Moench Brassicaceae Brassicales E d d B 1,808 1·8 3·7 7·4 A. americana
211a Lycoris aurea Herb. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 23,961 24·5 48·9 97·8 A. americana
212b Magnolia kobus var. stellata Maxim. Magnoliaceae Magnoliales BA d d P 2,107 2·2 4·3 8·6 A. americana
213a Magnolia liliiflora Desr. Magnoliaceae Magnoliales BA d d P 4,851 5·0 9·9 19·8 A. americana
214a Maianthemum bifolium [DC.] Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 14,994 15·3 30·6 61·2 A. americana
215a Maianthemum canadense Desf. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,003 17·4 34·7 69·4 A. americana
216a Maianthemum dilatatum (Wood) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 16,366 16·7 33·4 66·8 A. americana
217a Maianthemum japonicum (A.Gray) J.V.La Frankie Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 20,139 20·6 41·1 82·2 A. americana
218a Maianthemum racemosum Link Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 16,611 17·0 33·9 67·8 A. americana
219a Manfreda (= Agave) maculosab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
220a Manfreda (= Agave) sileri Verh.-Will. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,753 4·9 9·7 19·4 A. americana
221a Manfreda (= Agave) undulata Rose Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
222a Manfreda (= Agave) variegata Rose Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,802 4·9 9·8 19·6 A. americana
222b Manfreda (= Agave) variegata aff. Rose Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,655 4·8 9·5 19·0 A. americana
223b Mangifera indicab Anacardiaceae Sapindales E 40 4 P 1,107 1·1 2·3 4·5 A. americana
224a Massonia depressab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,293 3·4 6·7 13·4 A. americana
225a Massonia pustulata Jacq. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,126 3·2 6·4 12·8 A. americana
226a Massonia sp.b Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
227a Monstera deliciosa Liebm. Araceae Alismatales M 50 d P 4,704 4·8 9·6 19·2 A. americana
228a Muscari armeniacum Leichtlin ex Baker Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,214 4·3 8·6 17·2 A. americana
229a Muscari aucheri Hoog ex Turrill cv. Blue Magic Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,969 4·1 8·1 16·2 A. americana
230b Muscari comosum (L.) Mill. cv. Plumosum Asparagaceae Asparagales M 18 2 P 4,165 4·3 8·5 17·0 A. americana
231a Muscari latifolium J.Kirk. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,753 4·9 9·7 19·4 A. americana
232a Myrmecodia echinatab Rubiaceae Gentianales E d d P 1,490 1·5 3·0 6·1 A. americana
233a Nectaroscordum siculum Lindl. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 38,073 38·9 77·7 155·4 A. americana
234l Nicotiana tabacum L. cv. Xanthi Solanaceae Solanales E 48 4 A 4,459 4·6 9·1 18·2 A. americana
235a Nolina recurvata Hemsl. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 8,722 8·9 17·8 35·6 A. americana
236a Nuphar luteum Sibth. & Sm. Nymphaeaceae BA d d P 2,479 2·5 5·1 10·1 A. americana
237a Nymphaea albab Nymphaeaceae BA d d P 1,950 2·0 4·0 8·0 A. americana
238a Oenothera lamarckiana Ser. in DC. Onagraceae Myrtales E d d A 1,166 1·2 2·4 4·8 A. americana
239b Ophiopogon japonicusb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,584 10·8 21·6 43·2 A. americana
240a Ophiopogon planiscapus Nakai (white form) Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,929 6·1 12·1 24·2 A. americana
240b Ophiopogon planiscapus Nakai cv. Nigrescens Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,929 6·1 12·1 24·2 A. americana
241a Opuntia microdasys var. albispina (Lehm.) Pfeiff. Cactaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 2,190 2·2 4·5 8·9 A. americana
242a Ornithogalum apertum (Verdoorn) Oberm. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,640 18·0 36·0 72·0 A. americana
243a Ornithogalum arabicumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,983 18·4 36·7 73·4 A. americana
244a Ornithogalum candicans (= Galtonia candicans) (Baker) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,909 7·1 14·1 28·2 Clivia
245a Ornithogalum dubium Houtt. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,860 7·0 14·0 28·0 A. americana
246a Ornithogalum exscapumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 30,037 30·7 61·3 122·6 A. americana
247b Ornithogalum longebracteatum Jacq. Asparagaceae Asparagales M c. 54 d P 7,399 7·6 15·1 30·2 A. americana
248a Ornithogalum maculatumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,018 4·1 8·2 16·4 A. americana
249a Ornithogalum magnumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 9,212 9·4 18·8 37·6 Clivia
250a Ornithogalum montanum Tenore Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 30,478 31·1 62·2 124·4 A. americana
251a Ornithogalum narbonensisb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 32,781 33·5 66·9 133·8 A. americana
252a Ornithogalum nutans L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 21,511 22·0 43·9 87·8 A. americana
253a Ornithogalum oligophyllum Clarke Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,361 4·5 8·9 17·8 A. americana
254a Ornithogalum pyramidaleb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 8,477 8·7 17·3 34·6 A. americana
255a Ornithogalum pyrenaicumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 15,239 15·6 31·1 62·2 A. americana
256a Ornithogalum saundersiae Baker Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 6,223 6·4 12·7 25·4 A. americana
257a Ornithogalum sigmoideum Freyn & Sint. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,297 17·7 35·3 70·6 A. americana
258a Ornithogalum umbellatum L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 24,353 24·9 49·7 99·4 A. americana
259a Ornithogalum viridiflorum (= Galtonia viridiflora) (I.Verd.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,241 10·5 20·9 41·8 A. americana
260a Orobanche hederae Duby Orobanchaceae Lamiales E d d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
261b Oxalis acetosellab Oxalidaceae Oxalidales E 22 2 P 2,793 2·9 5·7 11·4 A. americana
262a Pachysandra terminalis Siebold & Zucc. Buxaceae eudicots E d d P 1,691 1·7 3·5 6·9 A. americana
263a Paeonia broteroi Boiss. & Reut. Paeoniaceae Saxifragales E d d P 20,580 21·0 42·0 84·0 A. americana
264a Pancratium illyricumb Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 17,787 18·2 36·3 72·6 A. americana
265a Pancratium maritimum L. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 29,449 30·1 60·1 120·2 A. americana
266a Paradisea liliastrum Bertol. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,597 3·7 7·3 14·7 A. americana
267a Paradisea lusitanica (Cout.) G.Sampaio Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,700 3·8 7·6 15·1 A. americana
268a Paris polyphylla Sm. Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 60,466 61·7 123·4 246·8 Clivia
269a Paris quadrifolia L. Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 58,898 60·1 120·2 240·4 A. americana
270a Passiflora coerulea Killip Passifloraceae Malpighiales E d d e 1,421 1·5 2·9 5·8 A. americana
271c Phaius tankervilleaeb Orchidaceae Asparagales M c. 42 d P 19,747 20·2 40·3 80·6 A. americana
272a Phaius wallichii Lindl. Orchidaceae Asparagales M d d e 10,094 10·3 20·6 41·2 A. americana
273a Philodendron pinnatafidum Schott Araceae Alismatales M d d P 2,391 2·4 4·9 9·8 A. americana
274b Philodendron selloum K.Koch. Araceae Alismatales M 36 2 P 1,793 1·8 3·7 7·3 A. americana
274c Philodendron selloum K.Koch. Araceae Alismatales M 36 2 P 2,269 2·3 4·6 9·3 A. americana
274d Philodendron selloum K.Koch. Araceae Alismatales M 36 2 P 2,636 2·7 5·4 10·8 A. americana
275c Phoenix dactylifera L. Arecaceae Arecales M 36 2 P 1,299 1·3 2·7 5·3 A. americana
276a Phragmites communis Trin. Poaceae Poales M d d P 1,103 1·1 2·3 4·5 A. stricta
277n Pisum sativum L. cv. Frison Fabaceae Fabales E 14 2 A 4,263 4·4 8·7 17·4 A. americana
277o Pisum sativum L. cv. Minerva Maple Fabaceae Fabales E 14 2 A 4,263 4·4 8·7 17·4 A. americana
278a Pleione bulbocodioides Rolfe (= formosana) cv. Orwell Glory Orchidaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,243 5·4 10·7 21·4 A. americana
279a Polianthes geminiflorab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,116 4·2 8·4 16·8 A. americana
280a Polianthes hybrid cv. Chirp Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,557 4·7 9·3 18·6 A. americana
281a Polianthes hybrid cv. Sunset Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,655 4·8 9·5 19·0 A. americana
282a Polianthes tuberosab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,753 4·9 9·7 19·4 A. americana
283a Polianthes x brundrantiib Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,361 4·5 8·9 17·8 A. americana
284a Polygonatum multiflorumb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 15,043 15·4 30·7 61·4 A. americana
285a Polygonatum odoratum Druce Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 11,319 11·6 23·1 46·2 A. americana
286a Prunus laurocerasus L. (large form) Rosaceae Rosales E d d P 3,577 3·7 7·3 14·6 A. americana
286b Prunus laurocerasus L. (medium form) Rosaceae Rosales E d d P 3,577 3·7 7·3 14·6 A. americana
286c Prunus laurocerasus L. cv. Otto Luyken Rosaceae Rosales E d d P 3,577 3·7 7·3 14·6 A. americana
287a Pulmonaria longifolia Bast. Boraginaceae euasterids I E d d P 1,862 1·9 3·8 7·6 A. americana
288a Pulmonaria officinalisb Boraginaceae euasterids I E d d P 1,558 1·6 3·2 6·4 A. americana
289a Pulsatilla alpinab Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 12,642 12·9 25·8 51·6 A. americana
290a Pulsatilla apiifoliab Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 4,459 4·6 9·1 18·2 A. americana
291a Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 17,052 17·4 34·8 69·6 A. americana
292d Puschkinia scilloidesb Asparagaceae Asparagales M 10 2 P 6,860 7·0 14·0 28·0 A. americana
293a Ramonda pyrenaicab Gesneriaceae Lamiales E d d P 1,274 1·3 2·6 5·2 A. stricta
294b Ranunculus asiaticusb (double flower form) Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 8,085 8·3 16·5 33·0 A. americana
295b Ranunculus ficariab cv. Brazen Hussy Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 10,584 10·8 21·6 43·2 A. americana
295c Ranunculus ficariab f. flore-pleno Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 10,094 10·3 20·6 41·2 A. americana
296b Ranunculus ficariab ssp. bulbosa Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 24 3 P 16,464 16·8 33·6 67·2 A. americana
297b Ranunculus glacialis L. Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E 16 2 P 3,724 3·8 7·6 15·2 A. americana
298a Rebutia albiflora F.Ritter & Buining Cactaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 1,867 1·9 3·8 7·6 A. americana
299a Rhinanthus glaber var. glaber Lam. Orobanchaceae Lamiales E d d A 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
300a Rhodohypoxis bauriib cv. Tetra White Hypoxidaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,622 1·7 3·3 6·6 A. americana
300b Rhodohypoxis bauriib Hypoxidaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,715 1·8 3·5 7·0 A. americana
301a Rhodohypoxis deflexab Hypoxidaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,401 2·5 4·9 9·8 A. americana
302a Rohdea japonica Roth (white edge) Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 52,430 53·5 107·0 214·0 A. americana
303a Romulea bulbocodioides Eckl. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,430 3·5 7·0 14·0 A. americana
304b Ruscus hypophyllum L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M 40 d P 9,016 9·2 18·4 36·8 A. americana
305a Sagittaria sagittifoliab Alismataceae Alismatales M d d P 20,825 21·3 42·5 85·0 A. americana
306a Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. ex Prain cv. Forescate Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P i 1·3 2·6 5·2 A. americana
306b Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. ex Prain cv. Hahnii Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,274 1·3 2·6 5·2 A. americana
306c Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. ex Prain cv. Laurentii Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P i 1·3 2·6 5·2 A. americana
306d Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. ex Prain cv. Moonshine Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 1,274 1·3 2·6 5·2 A. americana
307b Saururus cernuusb Saururaceae Piperales BA 22 2 P 588 0·6 1·2 2·4 A. americana
308a Scadoxus multiflorus Raf. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 43,316 44·2 88·4 176·8 A. americana
309b Scilla mischtschenkoana Grossheim Asparagaceae Asparagales M 12 2 P 24,500 25·0 50·0 100·0 A. americana
310a Scilla monophyllos Link Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 7,252 7·4 14·8 29·6 A. stricta
311b Scilla peruviana L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M 16 2 P 17,346 17·7 35·4 70·8 A. americana
312a Scilla peruviana L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 26,705 27·3 54·5 109·0 A. americana
313g Scilla siberica A.H.Haworth Asparagaceae Asparagales M 12 2 P 36,946 37·7 75·4 150·8 A. americana
313h Scilla siberica A.H.Haworth cv. Alba Asparagaceae Asparagales M 12 2 P 36,946 37·7 75·4 150·8 A. americana
314m Secale cereale L.cv. Petkus Spring Poaceae Poales M 14 2 A 7,595 7·8 15·5 31·0 A. americana
315a Sedum suaveolens Kimnach Crassulaceae Saxifragales E d d P 8,918 9·1 18·2 36·4 A. stricta
316a Senecio ‘Kilimanjaro’ Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,998 5·1 10·2 20·4 A. americana
317a Senecio abbreviatus S.Moore Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 5,880 6·0 12·0 24·0 A. americana
318a Senecio aloides DC. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 9,898 10·1 20·2 40·4 A. americana
319a Senecio articulatus Sch.Bip. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,842 2·9 5·8 11·6 A. americana
320a Senecio cedrorum Raynal Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,704 4·8 9·6 19·2 A. americana
321a Senecio cephalophorus (Compton) Jacobsen Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 14,896 15·2 30·4 60·8 A. americana
322a Senecio citriformis Rowley Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,675 2·7 5·5 10·9 A. americana
323a Senecio crassissimus Humbert Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,018 4·1 8·2 16·4 A. americana
324a Senecio crassulaefolius Sch.Bip. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 5,635 5·8 11·5 23·0 A. americana
325a Senecio decaryi Humbert Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,802 4·9 9·8 19·6 A. americana
326a Senecio fulgensb (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,165 4·3 8·5 17·0 A. americana
326b Senecio fulgensb (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,263 4·4 8·7 17·4 A. americana
327a Senecio hallianus Rowley (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 6,468 6·6 13·2 26·4 A. americana
327b Senecio hallianus Rowley (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 6,615 6·8 13·5 27·0 A. americana
328a Senecio hebdingiib Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 12,642 12·9 25·8 51·6 A. americana
329a Senecio herreianus Dinter (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,508 4·6 9·2 18·4 A. americana
330a Senecio herreianus Dinter (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 7,889 8·1 16·1 32·2 Clivia
330b Senecio herreianus Dinter (variegated) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
331a Senecio implexus Bally Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,459 4·6 9·1 18·2 A. americana
332a Senecio jacobsenii Rowley (compact form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 12,005 12·3 24·5 49·0 A. americana
332b Senecio jacobsenii Rowley Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 12,495 12·8 25·5 51·0 A. americana
333a Senecio kleinia Less. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 6,958 7·1 14·2 28·4 Clivia
334a Senecio kleiniiformis Suesseng. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
335a Senecio kleiniiformis Suesseng (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 9,457 9·7 19·3 38·6 A. americana
336a Senecio macroglossus DC. Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,116 4·2 8·4 16·8 A. americana
337a Senecio mweroensis ssp. leptophyllus Baker Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 9,751 10·0 19·9 39·8 A. americana
338a Senecio mweroensis ssp. saginatus Baker Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 19,306 19·7 39·4 78·8 A. americana
339a Senecio nyikensis var. hildebrandtii Baker Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 3,626 3·7 7·4 14·8 A. americana
340a Senecio nyikensis var. nyikensis Baker Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 18,914 19·3 38·6 77·2 A. americana
341a Senecio oxyriifoliusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 9,653 9·9 19·7 39·4 A. americana
342a Senecio pendulusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 9,506 9·7 19·4 38·8 A. americana
343a Senecio pendulusb(large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 25,627 26·2 52·3 104·6 A. americana
344a Senecio picticaulis Bally Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 11,074 11·3 22·6 45·2 A. americana
345a Senecio radicans Sch.Bip. (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,744 2·8 5·6 11·2 A. americana
346a Senecio radicans Sch.Bip. (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 4,900 5·0 10·0 20·0 A. americana
347a Senecio rowleyanus var. variegata Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,646 2·7 5·4 10·8 A. americana
347b Senecio rowleyanusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,793 2·9 5·7 11·4 A. americana
348a Senecio sempervivus ssp. grantii Sch.Bip. (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 13,671 14·0 27·9 55·8 A. americana
348b Senecio sempervivus ssp. grantii Sch.Bip. (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 14,406 14·7 29·4 58·8 A. americana
348c Senecio sempervivus ssp. grantii Sch.Bip. (intermediate form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 14,749 15·1 30·1 60·2 A. americana
348d Senecio sempervivus ssp. sempervivus Sch.Bip. (large form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 11,221 11·5 22·9 45·8 A. americana
348e Senecio sempervivus ssp. sempervivus Sch.Bip. (small form) Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 11,123 11·4 22·7 45·4 A. americana
349a Senecio stapeliaeformis Phillips Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 10,045 10·3 20·5 41·0 A. americana
349b Senecio stapeliaeformis Phillips var. minor Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 10,192 10·4 20·8 41·6 A. americana
350a Senecio stapeliaeformis × implexusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 12,642 12·9 25·8 51·6 A. americana
351d Senecio vulgaris L. Asteraceae Asterales E 40 4 A 1,715 1·8 3·5 7·0 A. stricta
352a Senecio × abbreviatusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 6,566 6·7 13·4 26·8 A. americana
353a Senecio × cephalophorusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 15,533 15·9 31·7 63·4 A. americana
354a Senecio × peregrinusb Asteraceae Asterales E d d P 2,695 2·8 5·5 11·0 A. americana
355e Silene latifoliab Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllales E 24 2 AP 2,793 2·9 5·7 11·4 A. americana
356a Silene rubrab Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllales E d d e 2,793 2·9 5·7 11·4 A. americana
357b Sisyrinchium bermudianum L. Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,141 3·2 6·4 12·8 A. americana
358b Skimmia japonica (female)b Rutaceae Sapindales E 30 d P 2,499 2·6 5·1 10·2 A. americana
358c Skimmia japonica (male)b cv. Rubella Rutaceae Sapindales E 31 d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
359a Skimmia reevesiana R.Fortune Rutaceae Sapindales E 30 2 P 5,684 5·8 11·6 23·2 A. americana
360a Spathiphyllum cv. Cupido Araceae Alismatales M d d P 6,909 7·1 14·1 28·2 A. stricta
361a Spathiphyllum cv. Macho Araceae Alismatales M d d P 9,849 10·1 20·1 40·2 A. stricta
362a Stapelia grandiflorab Apocynaceae Gentianales E d d P 2,259 2·3 4·6 9·2 A. americana
363a Stratiotes aloides L. Hydrocharitaceae Alismatales M d d P 4,851 5·0 9·9 19·8 A. americana
364a Tamarix tetrandrab Tamaricaceae Caryophyllales E d d P 1,519 1·6 3·1 6·2 A. americana
365a Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var. violacea Leyb. Tecophilaeaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,210 2·3 4·5 9·0 A. americana
366a Tigridia pavonia?b Iridaceae Asparagales M d d P 4,263 4·4 8·7 17·4 A. americana
366b Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var. leichtlinii Leyb. Tecophilaeaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,210 2·3 4·5 9·0 A. americana
367a Tillandsia cyaneab Bromeliaceae Poales M d d P 1,083 1·1 2·2 4·4 A. stricta
368a Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. Bromeliaceae Poales M d d P 1,235 1·3 2·5 5·0 A. stricta
369a Tradescantia dracaenoides (C.B.Clarke ex DC.) Greenm. Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 11,613 11·9 23·7 47·4 A. americana
370b Tradescantia fluminensis Vell cv. Maiden Blush. Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 9,408 9·6 19·2 38·4 A. stricta
371a Tradescantia navicularis Ortgies Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 28,861 29·5 58·9 117·8 A. americana
372b Tradescantia pallida (Rose) D.R.Hunt Commelinaceae Commelinales M 24 4 P 24,892 25·4 50·8 101·6 A. americana
373b Tradescantia sillamontana Matuda Commelinaceae Commelinales M 24 4 P 17,052 17·4 34·8 69·6 A. americana
374a Tradescantia spathacea Sw. Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 7,595 7·8 15·5 31·0 A. stricta
375e Tradescantia virginiana L. Commelinaceae Commelinales M 24 4 P 40,915 41·8 83·5 167·0 A. americana
376a Tradescantia zebrina Hort. ex Loud. Commelinaceae Commelinales M d d P 17,689 18·1 36·1 72·2 A. americana
377a Tricyrtis hirta Hook.f. Liliaceae Liliales M d d P 4,655 4·8 9·5 19·0 A. americana
378a Trillium apetalon Makino Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 93,100 95·0 190·0 380·0 Clivia
379a Trillium cernuumb Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 55,615 56·8 113·5 227·0 Clivia
380a Trillium chloropetalum (Torr.) Howell Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 57,722 58·9 117·8 235·6 Clivia
381a Trillium cuneatum Raf. Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,693 57·9 115·7 231·4 Clivia
382a Trillium decipiens J.D.Freeman Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 57,575 58·8 117·5 235·0 Clivia
382b Trillium decipiens J.D.Freeman Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 59,927 61·2 122·3 244·6 Clivia
383c Trillium erectum L. Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,301 57·5 114·9 229·8 Clivia
384a Trillium luteum Harbison Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,007 57·2 114·3 228·6 Clivia
385a Trillium recurvatum Beck Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,252 57·4 114·8 229·6 Clivia
386a Trillium reliquum J.D.Freeman Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,987 58·2 116·3 232·6 Clivia
386b Trillium reliquum J.D.Freeman Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 60,613 61·9 123·7 247·4 Clivia
387a Trillium rivale S.Watson Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 43,953 44·9 89·7 179·4 Clivia
388a Trillium smallii Maxim. Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 83,741 85·5 170·9 341·8 Clivia
389a Trillium underwoodii Small Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 56,154 57·3 114·6 229·2 Clivia
389b Trillium underwoodii Small Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 58,065 59·3 118·5 237·0 Clivia
389c Trillium underwoodii Small Melanthiaceae Liliales M d d P 59,094 60·3 120·6 241·2 Clivia
390a Triteleia laxa Benth (= Brodiaea laxa). Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 11,466 11·7 23·4 46·8 A. americana
391q Triticum aestivum L. cv. Chinese Spring Poaceae Poales M 42 6 A 17,101 17·5 34·9 69·8 A. americana
392a Trollius europaeusb cv. Orange King Ranunculaceae Ranunculales E d d P 4,327 4·4 8·8 17·7 A. americana
393a Tuberaria guttatab (from Kew, UK) Cistaceae Malvales E d d A 3,538 3·6 7·2 14·4 A. americana
393b Tuberaria guttatab (from Ireland) Cistaceae Malvales E d d A 3,675 3·8 7·5 15·0 A. americana
393c Tuberaria guttatab (from Utrecht, The Netherlands) Cistaceae Malvales E d d A 3,724 3·8 7·6 15·2 A. americana
393d Tuberaria guttatab (from Spain) Cistaceae Malvales E d d A 3,778 3·9 7·7 15·4 A. americana
393e Tuberaria guttatab (from Coimbra, Portugal) Cistaceae Malvales E d d A 4,606 4·7 9·4 18·8 A. americana
394a Urginea maritima Baker (from Crete) Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 13,279 13·6 27·1 54·2 A. americana
394b Urginea maritima Baker (from Benidorm, Spain) Asparagaceae Asparagales M 60 6 P 19,747 20·2 40·3 80·6 A. americana
395a Vanda coerulea Grif. ex Lindl. Orchidaceae Asparagales M d d P 16,464 16·8 33·6 67·2 A. americana
396b Vanilla planifoliab Orchidaceae Asparagales M 32 2 P 7,595 7·8 15·5 31·0 A. americana
397a Veltheimia bracteata Harv. ex Baker Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 9,996 10·2 20·4 40·8 A. americana
398a Veltheimia capensis DC. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 10,731 11·0 21·9 43·8 A. americana
399u Vicia faba L. Fabaceae Fabales E 12 2 A 12,985 13·3 26·5 53·0 A. americana
400z Vicia sativa var. nigra L. Fabaceae Fabales E 12 2 A 1,911 2·0 3·9 7·8 A. americana
401a Vinca majorb Apocynaceae Gentianales E d d P 2,058 2·1 4·2 8·4 A. americana
402a Yucca elephantipesb Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 5,880 6·0 12·0 24·0 A. americana
403a Yucca glaucab Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,597 2·7 5·3 10·6 A. americana
404a Yucca gloriosa L. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,989 3·1 6·1 12·2 A. americana
405a Yucca harrimaniae Trel. aff. nana Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,646 2·7 5·4 10·8 A. americana
405b Yucca harrimaniae Trel. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 2,744 2·8 5·6 11·2 A. americana
406a Yucca whipplei Torr. Asparagaceae Asparagales M d d P 3,822 3·9 7·8 15·6 A. americana
407a Zamioculcas zamiifolia Engl. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 23,569 24·1 48·1 96·2 A. americana
408a Zantedeschia aethiopica Spreng. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 2,254 2·3 4·6 9·2 A. americana
409a Zantedeschia albomaculata Baill. Araceae Alismatales M d d P 2,254 2·3 4·6 9·2 A. americana
410a Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb. Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 18,620 19·0 38·0 76·0 A. americana
411a Zephyranthes citrina Baker Alliaceae Asparagales M d d P 15,435 15·8 31·5 63·0 A. americana

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