HELIOTROPE, GARDEN
\hˈɛlɪˌɒtɹə͡ʊp], \hˈɛlɪˌɒtɹəʊp], \h_ˈɛ_l_ɪ__ˌɒ_t_ɹ_əʊ_p]\
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A plant genus of the family VALERIANACEAE, order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. It is best known for the sedative use and valepotriate content of the roots. It is sometimes called Garden Heliotrope but is unrelated to true Heliotrope (HELIOTROPIUM).
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