PLANTAGINACEAE
\plˈantɐd͡ʒˌɪne͡ɪsˌiː], \plˈantɐdʒˌɪneɪsˌiː], \p_l_ˈa_n_t_ɐ_dʒ_ˌɪ_n_eɪ_s_ˌiː]\
Definitions of PLANTAGINACEAE
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A plant genus of the family Plantaginaceae, order Plantaginales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. The small plants usually have a dense tuft of basal leaves and long, leafless stalks bearing a terminal spike of small flowers. The seeds, known as PSYLLIUM, swell in water and are used as laxatives. The leaves have been used medicinally.
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