''Racinaea'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial n ...

of the

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. They include all forbs (flowering plants without a woody stem), grasses and grass-like plants, a vast majority of ...

s in the

family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...

Bromeliaceae The Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a family of monocot flowering plants of about 80 genera and 3700 known species, native mainly to the tropical Americas, with several species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, ...

, subfamily

Tillandsioideae Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae. This subfamily contains the greatest number of species (about 1,400). Most are epiphytic or lithophytic, growing in trees or on rocks where they absorb water and nutr ...

. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of

Mulford B. Foster Mulford Bateman Foster (December 25, 1888 – August 28, 1978Foster Family Bible) was a botanist known by many as the "Father of the Bromeliad" as he was instrumental in the discovery and introduction of many new species of Bromeliad to the United ...

and co-founder of the BSI.Bromeliad Info - Genera Etymology
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Species

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Racinaea adpressa ''Racinaea adpressa'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur' ...

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Racinaea aeris-incola ''Racinaea aeris-incola'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America an ...

'' *'' Racinaea almeriae'' *''

Racinaea blassii ''Racinaea blassii'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habita ...

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Racinaea commixa ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea condorensis ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea contorta ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea cresporum ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea crispa ''Racinaea crispa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family Bromeli ...

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Racinaea cuspidata ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea dielsii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea diffusa ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea domingosmartinis ''Racinaea domingosmartinis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is Endemism, endemic to Brazil. References

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Racinaea dyeriana ''Racinaea dyeriana'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat lo ...

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Racinaea elegans ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea euryelytra ''Racinaea euryelytra'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland Shrubland, scrubland, scrub, brush, or bush is a plant community c ...

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Racinaea fawcettii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea filifolia ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea flexuosa ''Racinaea flexuosa'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green fro ...

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Racinaea fraseri ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea gentryana ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea ghiesbreghtii ''Racinaea ghiesbreghtii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae Tillandsioideae is a subfamily of plants in the bromeliad family ...

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Racinaea gilmartiniae ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea goudae ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea grantii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the Wo ...

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Racinaea guacamayosensis ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the P ...

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Racinaea hamaleana ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea hasei ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea hauggiae ''Racinaea hauggiae'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by hab ...

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Racinaea homostachya ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea inconspicua ''Racinaea inconspicua'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed ha ...

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Racinaea insularis ''Racinaea insularis'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), ...

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Racinaea jaramilloi ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the P ...

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Racinaea jenmanii ''Racinaea jenmanii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on t ...

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Racinaea kalliantha ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea kessleri ''Racinaea kessleri'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from ...

'' *'' Racinaea laminata'' *''

Racinaea lescaillei ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea lutheri ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea lymansmithiana ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea macrantha ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea marioportillae ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea membranacifolia ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea michelii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea monticola ''Racinaea monticola'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the ...

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Racinaea multiflora ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the P ...

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Racinaea neillii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

'' *'' Racinaea nervibractea'' *''

Racinaea pallidoflavens ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea pardina ''Racinaea pardina'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is endemic to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green from ...

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Racinaea parviflora ''Racinaea parviflora'' is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Bromeliaceae''. This species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur ...

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Racinaea pattersoniae ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea pectinata ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea penduliflora ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea pendulispica ''Racinaea pendulispica'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia , image_flag = Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg , flag_alt = Horizontal tricolor (red, yellow, and green f ...

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Racinaea penlandii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea pseudotetrantha ''Racinaea pseudotetrantha'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat ...

'' *'' Racinaea pugiformis'' *''

Racinaea pulchella ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea quadripinnata ''Racinaea quadripinnata'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened b ...

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Racinaea riocreuxii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

'' *'' Racinaea ropalocarpa'' *''

Racinaea rothschuhiana ''Racinaea rothschuhiana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to southern Mexico and Central America Central America ( es, América Central or ) is a subregion of the Americas. Its boundaries are define ...

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Racinaea sanctae-martae ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea schumanniana ''Racinaea schumanniana'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Costa Rica and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur'') ...

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Racinaea schunkei ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea seemannii ''Racinaea seemannii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Venezuela and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), off ...

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Racinaea sinuosa ''Racinaea sinuosa'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habita ...

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Racinaea spiculosa ''Racinaea spiculosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Bromeliaceae''. This species is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, ...

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Racinaea steyermarkii ''Racinaea steyermarkii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country ...

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Racinaea strobeliorum ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the P ...

'' *'' Racinaea subalata'' *'' Racinaea tandapiana'' *''

Racinaea tenuispica ''Racinaea tenuispica'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is Native plant, native to Venezuela and Ecuador. References

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Racinaea terrestris ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea tetrantha ''Racinaea tetrantha'' is a plant species in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native to Bolivia, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ek ...

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Racinaea tillii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea trapeziformis ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the P ...

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Racinaea tripinnata ''Racinaea tripinnata'' is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by h ...

'' *'' Racinaea undulifolia'' *''

Racinaea venusta ''Racinaea venusta'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Racinaea''. This species is native from Costa Rica to Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur'') ...

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Racinaea wuelfinghoffii ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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Racinaea zingleri ''Racinaea'' is a genus of the flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. The genus is named for Racine Foster, wife of Mulford B. Foster and co-founder of the BSI. Species Species accepted by the Plants of the World ...

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