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... tropical cyclones . The text article covers the physical charac- teristics of these spiralling storms , including the associated wind speeds ( in excess of 114 kilometres [ 71 miles ] per hour ) and the very low pressure and light winds ...
... tropical cyclones . The text article covers the physical charac- teristics of these spiralling storms , including the associated wind speeds ( in excess of 114 kilometres [ 71 miles ] per hour ) and the very low pressure and light winds ...
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... tropical South Ameri- ca. Jalap ( 1. purga ) is an upright herb with solitary , reddish flowers , native in tropical Mexico . Its apple - sized , turnip - shaped roots are the source of an ancient purgative , still in use . Heavenly ...
... tropical South Ameri- ca. Jalap ( 1. purga ) is an upright herb with solitary , reddish flowers , native in tropical Mexico . Its apple - sized , turnip - shaped roots are the source of an ancient purgative , still in use . Heavenly ...
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... tropical America . One to six flowers with ribbonlike petals are borne on a stalk nearly 90 centimetres tall . The three species in the genus Selenipedium , also native to tropical America , may be 4.7 metres ( 15 feet ) tall . The ...
... tropical America . One to six flowers with ribbonlike petals are borne on a stalk nearly 90 centimetres tall . The three species in the genus Selenipedium , also native to tropical America , may be 4.7 metres ( 15 feet ) tall . The ...
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