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... species of the genus Gentiana ( family Gentianaceae , q.v. ) . Most gentians are peren- nials that grow in hilly or mountainous re- gions , and they usually have blue blossoms . The root is tough and flexible , brownish in colour , and ...
... species of the genus Gentiana ( family Gentianaceae , q.v. ) . Most gentians are peren- nials that grow in hilly or mountainous re- gions , and they usually have blue blossoms . The root is tough and flexible , brownish in colour , and ...
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... species to species , each having its characteristic average duration . The shortest known gestation is that of the Virginian opossum , about 12 days , and the longest that of the Indian elephant , about 22 months . In most mammals the ...
... species to species , each having its characteristic average duration . The shortest known gestation is that of the Virginian opossum , about 12 days , and the longest that of the Indian elephant , about 22 months . In most mammals the ...
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... species , and Epipactis , with about 24 species native to north - temperate areas , tropical Africa , and Mexico . Epipactis has small , stalked flowers borne horizontally or drooping on a flexible spike . Cephalanthera has larger ...
... species , and Epipactis , with about 24 species native to north - temperate areas , tropical Africa , and Mexico . Epipactis has small , stalked flowers borne horizontally or drooping on a flexible spike . Cephalanthera has larger ...
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