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Myrteola Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Myrteola
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Myrteola is a plant genus of South American origin. It is a small genus with about 12 species; of these species, the best known is the Paramo of Chingaza.
These plants are shrubs with leaves no more than 1 cm long, with white flowers of 4 petals and fruits. In the Paramo of Chingaza these plants are prostrate and form small lawns. Usually grow in rocky places.[1]
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