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Onagraceae

Medical Definition:	The evening primrose plant family of the order Myrtales, subclass Rosidae, class Magnoliopsida. Flower parts are mostly in fours and the ovary is inferior.
Guide Notes:	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.

	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.
	Epilobium - A plant genus of the family ONAGRACEAE. The common name of fireweed is also used with other plants.
	Oenothera - A plant genus of the family ONAGRACEAE. Members contain oenotheins.

Onagraceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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