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Allioniaceae

Al·li·o·ni·a·ce·ae | \ ˌalēˌōnēˈāsēˌē \

Definition of Allioniaceae 

synonym of nyctaginaceae

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History and Etymology for Allioniaceae

New Latin, from Allionia, type genus + -aceae

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