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n. - A genus of the mustard family having white or yellow or purplish flowers.

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  • We grew a fast growing plant called Arabidopsis in small flowerpots.
  • The TCP20 gene was discovered in a mustard-like plant called Arabidopsis, but is thought to be present in most plant species.
  • Hassenpfeffer Archive: Arabidopsis: man's new best friend?
  • Photo: A mutant Arabidopsis plant unrelated to the Tel Aviv University research.
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