Nartheciaceae

plant family

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Nartheciaceae is a family of flowering plants that are herbs. The main genus in this family is Narthecium, which was previously classified under the family Liliaceae. Molecular evidence has led to Nartheciaceae being included in the order Dioscoreales. Species within this family are known to possess steroidal saponins. The genus Narthecium specifically includes bog herbs with linear leaves and greenish-yellow flowers.12

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Dioscoreales
Nartheciaceae, with four or five genera and 41 species, is included in Dioscoreales based on molecular evidence and the common possession of steroidal saponins. The main genus in the family, Narthecium, was formerly included in the family Liliaceae.
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Nartheciaceae, with four or five genera and 41 species, is included in Dioscoreales based on molecular evidence and the common possession of steroidal saponins. The main genus in the family, Narthecium, was formerly included in the family Liliaceae.
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