Cirsium subcoriaceum (Less.) Sch.Bip.

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Montane forest formation with open land^^ePantfrol<?aiL and small swamps, about 22 km. southeast of Empalme, along the Interamerican Highway at 2500-2600 m. altitude. Prov. San José and Cartago.
9° 40' N. x 83° 50'W.
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