• a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice


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  • Any of the genus Calycanthus of sweetshrubs.

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  • Calycanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, often known as sweetshrubs or spicebush. They are deciduous shrubs, typically growing 6-12 feet tall, most commonly found in North America and East Asia. The flowers have a sweet, fruity fragrance that provide a unique aesthetic appeal to gardens. These plants are also known for their glossy foliage and for the interesting structure of their blossoms.

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  • kal-i-kan′thus, n. a small order of square-stemmed aromatic shrubs, natives of North America and Japan. [Made up of Calyx and Gr. anthos.]

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