Ficus cotinifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | F. cotinifolia
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Ficus cotinifolia, the alamo tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to seasonally dry tropical areas of Mexico and Central America.[1] It often sends roots down to cenotes and other underground water sources.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ficus cotinifolia Kunth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Adams, Rachel E.; Iliffe, Thomas M.; West, Jason B. (2020). "Identifying tree roots in the caves of Quintana Roo, Mexico as a step toward ecological insights and improved conservation". Plants, People, Planet. 2 (2): 133–139. doi:10.1002/ppp3.10079. S2CID 210633682.
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