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- proper noun A taxonomic
family within theorder Sapindales — manyshrubs andtrees including those that bearcitrus fruits.
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These forests are rich in species of Leguminosae, Myrtaceae, Lauraceae, and Rutaceae.
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According to the Esoteric Oils site, Mandarin oil is extracted from Citrus reticulata (also known as Citrus nobilis, madurensis, unshiu, deliciosa) of the Rutaceae family and is also known as European mandarin, tangerine, naartjie and true mandarin.
Breast cancer related to frequent use of some anti-perspirants - make your own deodorant from salt 2009
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According to the Esoteric Oils site, Mandarin oil is extracted from Citrus reticulata (also known as Citrus nobilis, madurensis, unshiu, deliciosa) of the Rutaceae family and is also known as European mandarin, tangerine, naartjie and true mandarin.
Breast cancer related to frequent use of some anti-perspirants - make your own deodorant from salt 2009
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The odds are high that a local endemic will be a member of a limited number of families (e.g. Ericaceae, Proteaceae, Rutaceae); will be a habitat specialist (usually edaphic); and will be a low, fire-killed shrub with restricted gene dispersal.
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Sapindaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rutaceae, and Myrtaceae are all well represented in dry rain forest.
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The citrus are a genus of many different small (5-15 meter tall) evergreen fruit trees, from the family of Rutaceae (the ruh plant is from the same family too, by the way) and one of the most important cultivated trees in the world.
Archive 2007-05-01 Ayala Sender 2007
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The citrus are a genus of many different small (5-15 meter tall) evergreen fruit trees, from the family of Rutaceae (the ruh plant is from the same family too, by the way) and one of the most important cultivated trees in the world.
Pondering Citrus: Ayala Sender 2007
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The citrus industry is concerned that since the plant is related to citrus - both are Rutaceae - it might be possible for it to transmit asian diseases of citrus trees into the United States where it would run out of control.
Tigers & Strawberries » Spice Girl: She Who Must Be Stopped 2005
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There are two endemic genera, Dendrocacalia (Asteraceae) and Boninia (Rutaceae) that occur in both the Bonin and the Volcano Islands.
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Lemons and limes are part of the Rutaceae family as are oranges, grapefruits, pummelos, kumquats and tangerines.
Lemons, Limes And Other Whole Foods Outshine Supplements. 2007
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