Lythraceae
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The loosestrife plant family of the order Myrtales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. Members are mainly herbs and many of them contain ALKALOIDS. |
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Lythraceae Categories.
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Cuphea - A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE. Members contain lauric acid and cuphiin. |
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Lagerstroemia - A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE. Members contain lagertannin and have hypoglycemic effects. |
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Lawsonia Plant - A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE that is the source of henna and has cytotoxic activity. |
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Lythrum - A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE that contains ALKALOIDS. |
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Woodfordia - A plant genus of the family LYTHRACEAE. Members contain woodfordins. |
Lythraceae Definitions and Terms
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