PROTEA MELIFERA
\pɹˈə͡ʊti͡ə mˈɛlɪfəɹə], \pɹˈəʊtiə mˈɛlɪfəɹə], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iə m_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ə]\
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A South African plant, Nat. Ord. Proteaceae, whose involucra and flowers, at the time of inflorescence, are filled with a sweet watery liquid, which contains a great deal of honey. By inspissation it forms a delicious syrup-Syr'upus Pro'teae, which is much used in pulmonary affections.
By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.