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453:Y. gigantea
390:Description
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940:: 27–129.
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683:References
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272:W.Watson
220:W.Watson
127:Agavoideae
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525:Leaf spot
323:evergreen
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402:Taxonomy
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634:Izote
513:scale
379:izote
374:itabo
348:Names
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326:shrub
138:Yucca
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304:syn.
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176:Lem.
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