Heptandria

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Translingual

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Etymology

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From hepta- +‎ ἀνήρ (anḗr, man) +‎ -ia.

Proper noun

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Heptandria

  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic class within the kingdom Plantae – a polyphyletic taxon comprising all heptandrous plants (those having seven stamens in each flower).

Usage notes

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This taxon was erected by Carl Linnaeus as an aid in classification, but was not intended to represent a natural grouping.

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