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Which plant species were named in Hughes honor?

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The plant species named in Hughes honor include Black Huckleberry and Twinflower.

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The plant species named in Hughes honor include:

  • Black Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum): this shrub is found in the epiphytic communities of the coastal redwoods.
  • Twinflower (Linnaea borealis): named in honor of Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist. It was developed by Linnaeus himself for categorizing plants and animals.

These are the two plant species named in Hughes honor.

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