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Blastus
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Blastus

According to the Bible, Blastus was the chamberlain of Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:20), a mediator for the Sidonians and Tyrians, and was believed to be involved in the events that led to Herod's death.

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4 branches of this genus, most-observed first

Cochin-China Blastus

speciesBlastus cochinchinensis

Few-flowered Blastus

speciesBlastus pauciflorus

Blastus borneensis

speciesBlastus borneensis

Blastus eglandulosus

speciesBlastus eglandulosus

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