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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of dicotyledonous gamopetalous shrubs and trees, type of the natural order Myrsineæ, known by its single seed immersed in the placenta, and its laterally clustered flowers.
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- noun evergreen trees and shrubs having aromatic foliage; Africa; Asia (New Zealand)
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Date Picture Taken: Jun 28, 2009, 10: 13: 22 AM Anagallis is a genus of about 20-25 species of flowering plants in the myrsine family Myrsinaceae, commonly called Pimpernel.lol. we have no shame in looking at a plant's reproductive organs XD Beautiful colours, blue and yellow compliment each other so well ..
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