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Eugenia
Eugenia (family Myrtaceae) A genus of trees, closely similar to Syzygium, in which the leaves are opposite and have a distinct submarginal nerve and no stipules. The calyx cup has 4 or 5 sepals, 4 or 5 petals, and many stamens, and the ovary is inferior. The fruit is a berry. The timber is hard. Some produce an edible fruit. There are about 1000 species, with a pantropical distribution, but occurring mainly in America.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Eugenia.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Eugenia.html |
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Eugenia
Eugenia ♀ Feminine form of Greek Eugenios or Latin Eugenius; see Eugene.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Eugenia.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Eugenia." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Eugenia.html |
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