Schisandra

plant genus

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Schisandra is a genus of aromatic, woody vines or shrubs belonging to the family Schisandraceae. These plants are characterized by their evergreen leaves, unisexual flowers, and fruits that form an elongated spike of berries. The genus includes about 25 species, with some, like Schisandra chinensis (magnolia vine or five-flavour berry), cultivated for their fragrant flowers and attractive fruits. The family Schisandraceae is botanically significant for retaining primitive features of ancient gymnosperm groups.12

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Schisandraceae
The genera Schisandra, with about 25 species, and Kadsura, with 22 species, are mostly climbing vines with separate male and female flowers that are often found on separate plants. The fruits produce one to five seeds each. A few species are occasionally cultivated as ornamentals—for example, the…
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The genera Schisandra, with about 25 species, and Kadsura, with 22 species, are mostly climbing vines with separate male and female flowers that are often found on separate plants. The fruits produce one to five seeds each. A few species are occasionally cultivated as ornamentals—for example, the…
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