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Araliaceae [ə‚rāl·ē′ās·ē‚ē] (botany) A family of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs in the order Umbellales; there are typically five carpels and the fruit, usually a berry, is fleshy or dry; well-known members are ginseng (Panax) and English ivy (Hedera helix). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Diplopanax was discovered in China in 1928, but classified then as a member of Araliaceae, the ginseng family. |
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