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Ericales: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Plant Science - Potential allopolyploid origin of Ericales revealed with gene-tree reconciliation. May 05, 2026
Revised taxonomy to reflect the APG IV system. Nov 18, 2021
Media added. Aug 18, 2016
Add new Web site: Zipcode Zoo - Ericales. Dec 21, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Heath Order. Dec 18, 2011
Added image of a path lined with rhododendrons. Nov 18, 2009
Article revised and updated. Aug 19, 2008
Article revised and updated. Jun 16, 2008
Bibliography revised. Jan 09, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 26, 1999
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