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Classification and identification

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All plants have certain characteristics that aid us with their classification and identification. Observing their physical features (leaves, bark, flowers and seeds) is a long-standing and useful method. Increasingly, DNA analysis is providing us with a deeper understanding of the evolution of plant species and the relationships between them.

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