Organisms

Pimpinella

A plant genus in the family APIACEAE (Umbelliferae) that is used in SPICES and is a source of anethole.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus in the family APIACEAE (Umbelliferae) that is used in SPICES and is a source of anethole.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Pimpinellas
  • Anise
  • Pimpinella anisum
  • Anises
  • Pimpinella anisums
  • anisums, Pimpinella

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

distinguish from Star Anise (ILLICIUM)

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History Note

2003; use APIACEAE 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Anise (2001-2002)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.075w.798w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pimpinella. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D028042. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D028042
  2. Pimpinella. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimpinella
  3. Pimpinella. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q588740