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  1. Onagraceae, family Onagraceae, evening-primrose familynoun

    a large and widely distributed family of plants of the order Myrtales

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  1. evening-primrose family

    The evening-primrose family, also known as Onagraceae, is a family of flowering plants comprising about 650 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees. They are widely distributed throughout the world but are most prevalent in tropical and temperate regions. The family includes many popular garden plants like Fuchsia and Clarkia, and in addition, several species are known for the therapeutic properties. The flowers, often showy and big, usually have four petals and their fruits are generally capsules. The name "evening-primrose" comes from one of the prominent genuses of the family, Oenothera, where flower typically open in the late afternoon or evening.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of evening-primrose family in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of evening-primrose family in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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