epistomatous |
= epistom(at)ic |
architecture |
foliaceous structure |
Having stomata on only the adaxial surface. |
obdiplostemonous |
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architecture |
flower, androecium |
Having the stamens dicyclic, the proximal whorl with members directly above the petals, the distal whorl with members directly above the sepals. See also diplostemonous. |
…celled |
= …cellular |
architecture |
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Having the number of cells indicated by the prefix; as in one-celled, few-celled, 5-celled. |
paniculate |
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architecture |
inflorescence |
Comprising one or more panicles. |
netted 1 |
= anastomosing, net-like, reticulate |
architecture |
tertiary and higher-order laminar veins, excl veinlets |
Interconnecting more or less regularly. |
gamotepalous |
= syntepalous |
architecture |
flower, perianth |
Having two or more tepals that are partially or wholly connate. |
stalked 3 |
= petiolate |
architecture |
leaf |
Having a petiole. |
crested |
= cristate |
apex |
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Having a laterally elongate, relatively thin, irregular or notched protrusion. |
horned |
= corniculate |
apex |
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Bearing one or more horns (cornicula). |
barbed 1 |
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apex |
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Terminated by a small, relatively stiff, acutely reflexed, hook-like structure. |
small-beaked |
= rostellate |
apex |
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Diminutively beaked (rostrate). |
oblique 1 |
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apex |
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Asymmetric about its longitudinal axis. |
apiculate |
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apex |
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Terminating abruptly in a short, slender, angular tip that is not notably harder or stiffer than the main body of the structure. See also mucronate, mucronulate. |
retuse |
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apex |
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Round overall with an obtuse terminal sinus. |
muticous |
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apex |
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Lacking a distinct terminal point (when one might be expected). |
cuspidate |
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apex |
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Tapering gradually to a rigid tip composed of both vascular and laminar tissues. |
cristate |
= crested |
apex |
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Having a laterally elongate, relatively thin, irregular or notched protrusion. |
uncinate |
= hamate, hooked |
apex |
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Having a recurved terminal portion that resembles a hook. |
aristate 1 |
= awned, bristled |
apex |
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Bearing one or more aristae (awns, bristles, setae). |
rostellate |
= small-beaked |
apex |
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Diminutively rostrate (beaked). |
…-toothed 1 |
= …dentate |
apex |
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Generally truncate but with the number of antrorse, attenuate, distal lobes indicated by the prefix; as in three-toothed. |
acrid 1 |
= pungent |
apex |
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Terminating abruptly in a rigid, relatively short, sharp point composed of both vascular and laminar tissues. |
cirrhous |
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apex |
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Having a narrow spiral tip that is a continuation of the central primary vein. |
…dentate 1 |
= …-toothed |
apex |
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Generally truncate but with the number of antrorse, attenuate, distal lobes indicated by the prefix; as in tridentate. |
tailed 1 |
= caudate |
apex |
laminar structure |
Terminating in a relatively long, flexible, narrowly acuminate tip composed of laminar tissue. |