Alismataceae (also known as Echinodorus): A plant family of the subclass ALISMATIDAE, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons) of aquatic plants. The flower parts are in threes with 3 green sepals and 3 white or yellow petals.

NIH MeSH · D034901Organisms

Alismataceae

Also known asEchinodorus

Definition

A plant family of the subclass ALISMATIDAE, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons) of aquatic plants. The flower parts are in threes with 3 green sepals and 3 white or yellow petals.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.050.625

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Common questions about Alismataceae

What does Alismataceae mean in medicine?
A plant family of the subclass ALISMATIDAE, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons) of aquatic plants. The flower parts are in threes with 3 green sepals and 3 white or yellow petals. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alismataceae known by any other names?
Yes. Alismataceae is also referred to as Echinodorus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alismataceae sit in the medical classification?
Alismataceae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.050.625). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D034901) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗