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Noun: Polianthes
  1. Genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers; Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae
    - genus Polianthes

Type of: liliid monocot genus

Part of: Agavaceae, agave family, family Agavaceae, sisal family

Encyclopedia: Polianthes