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Commelinaceae MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Commelinaceae
Tree Number(s)
B01.875.800.575.912.250.233
Unique ID
D034821
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D034821
Scope Note
A plant family of the order Commelinales, subclass Commelinidae, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons) that are often somewhat succulent. The leaves are alternate, simple, parallel-veined, and usually with a closed sheathing base. The flowers are often in cymes and have 3 petals and 3 sepals.
Registry Numbers
txid4740
Public MeSH Note
2003
History Note
2003
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Commelinaceae Preferred
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