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Which three genera make up the Morina clade?
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Dipsacales
Fragrant tubular blooms of Viburnum carlesii (Korean spice viburnum).
The Morina clade consists of the following three genera:
- Acanthocalyx
- Cryptothladia
- Morina1
These genera comprise 13 species native to Eurasia, ranging from the Balkans to China. They are characterized as robust perennial herbs featuring leaves joined at the base and flowers arranged in successive whorls, known as verticillasters or heads.1