Saxifragaceae
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The saxifrage plant family of the order ROSALES, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. The leaves are alternate and sometimes deeply lobed or form rosettes. The flowers have both male and female parts and 4 or 5 sepals and petals; they are usually in branched clusters. The fruit is a capsule with many seeds. |
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prefer specific plant; 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 (I |
| Also Called: |
Saxifraga |
Saxifragaceae Categories.
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Heuchera - A plant genus of the family SAXIFRAGACEAE with dark green round or heart-shaped leaves and tiny flowers. |
Saxifragaceae Definitions and Terms
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