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Liliaceae [‚lil·ē′ās·ē‚ē] (botany) A family of the order Liliales distinguished by six stamens, typically narrow, parallel-veined leaves, and a superior ovary. 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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4 -- 7 -- color) Clockwise from left: Holiday- themed rugs can be a focus of attention and give guests a place to gather; velvet curtain panels add a warm, cozy feel; and fresh flowers (Muscari botryoides liliaceae `Casablanca,' top center, and Hyacinthus liliaceae `Blue Star,' top right) add a touch of nature and a pleasing scent. Looking at the antitumor activities of specific saponins, Yutaka Sashida, a chemist at the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science in Japan, reports that agents extracted from plants in the Liliaceae family, which includes garden lilies, test well in fighting cancer. |
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