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Studies of American menispermaceae, with special reference to species used in preparation of arrow-poisons

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Krukoff, B.A., Moldenke, H.N. Studies of American menispermaceae, with special reference to species used in preparation of arrow-poisons. Brittonia 3, 1–74 (1938). https://doi.org/10.2307/2804992

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