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ophis: leaf tufts joined by rhizomes
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ophis: base of leaf tuft
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ophis: smaller leaf tuft with reddish rhizomes
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ophis: leaves of tufts all basal, flat, 3-5 nerved
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ophis: rhizome with tiller and bud
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ophis: rhizome tip with incipient roots
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ophis: caudex encased in short bladeless sheaths
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ophis: closer look caudex