The presence of S-type sieve-element plastids and anthocyanins in the
Vivianiaceae indicates that it is not a member of
Centrospermae (
Caryophyllales).
Key words
Centrospermae
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Caryophyllales
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Geraniales
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Vivianiaceae
- Sieve-element plastids - comparison of ultrastructure - anthocyanins and betalains