Diminutivve of Wolffia, named for Johann Friedrich Wolff, 18th century German botanist and physician
tessmannii
tess-MAHN-ee-eye
Named for Günther Tessmann, early 20th century German explorer in Peru
Tessmannia
tess-MAHN-ee-a
Named for Günther Tessmann, early 20th century German explorer in Peru
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