Onagraceae
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The evening primrose plant family of the order Myrtales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. Flower parts are mostly in fours and the ovary is inferior. |
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coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIONS or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual |
| Also Called: |
Ludwigia |
Onagraceae Categories.
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Clarkia - A plant genus, of the family ONAGRACEAE, which is the subject of genetic studies. The floral aroma is attributed to benzenoid esters and benzylacetate. |
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Epilobium - A plant genus of the family ONAGRACEAE. The common name of fireweed is also used with other plants. |
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Oenothera - A plant genus of the family ONAGRACEAE. Members contain oenotheins. |
Onagraceae Definitions and Terms
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