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Polianthes

DEFINITIONS OF: Polianthes

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n genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers; Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae

Synonyms:
genus Polianthes
Type of:
liliid monocot genus
genus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils
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