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caryophyllaceous |
= diacytic |
architecture |
stomate |
Having two subsidiary cells that together surround it, their common wall oriented perpendicular to its long axis. |
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rhomboid |
= diamond-shaped |
solid shape |
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Transversely square, broadest and longitudinally angular at the middle, regularly attenuate to angular ends, all faces essentially plane; like the stylized shape of a diamond. |
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dichasium-like |
= dichasiiform |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a dichasium, but not strictly such. |
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dichasiiform |
= dichasium-like |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a dichasium, but not strictly such. |
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palmate |
= digitate |
architecture |
foliaceous structure |
Compound with one order of leaflets all inserted at a common point and diverging from one another; or lobed (cleft, divided, parted, segmented), incised or ribbed in a similar hand-like pattern. Unless qualified to indicate otherwise, this term usually is understood to mean "palmately once-compound." See also …palmate, palmatifid, palmatipinnate, ternate. |
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discoid 1 |
= disciform |
solid shape |
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Relatively thin with two round, plane or convex, opposite broad faces and a rounded circumferential edge; like a disc. See also lenticular (biconvex, lens-shaped), meniscoid, placentiform (placenta-shaped), trochlear (pulley-wheel-shaped). |
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disciform 1 |
= discoid |
solid shape |
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Relatively thin with two round, plane or convex, opposite broad faces and a rounded circumferential edge; like a disc. See also lenticular (biconvex, lens-shaped), meniscoid, placentiform (placenta-shaped), trochlear (pulley-wheel-shaped). |
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distinct |
= discrete |
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Not fused or joined with one another in any degree. |
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remote |
= distant |
arrangement |
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Disposed relatively far from one another along the axis. |
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discrete |
= distinct |
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Not fused or joined with one another in any degree. |
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day-blooming |
= diurnal |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the daytime. |
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bi… 1 |
= di…, two-… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by two entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in bicarpellate, biciliate, bifid, bilocular. See also entries for particular terms beginning with this prefix whose meanings, at least in some applications, are more specific than usually indicated by such combination. |
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twelve-… |
= dodeca… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by twelve entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in twelve-loculed, twelve-stamened, twelve-styled. |
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axehead-shaped |
= dolabrate |
solid shape |
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Like an axe head oriented cutting edge downward. |
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axe-shaped |
= dolabriform |
solid shape |
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Elongate, basally terete, becoming strongly compressed toward an abruptly and unilaterally broader apex; like an axe (handle plus head). |
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tholiform |
= dome-shaped |
solid shape |
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Convex overall, broadest at the base, and transversely more or less circular to elliptical throughout. |
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abaxial |
= dorsal (not recommended) |
position |
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On or pertaining to the side or portion of a lateral structure that faces (or would face) away from the bearing axis when (or if) the axis of the lateral structure is (or were) oriented in the same general direction as the bearing axis. |
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abaxial |
= dorsal (not recommended) |
insertion |
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On or pertaining to the side or portion of a lateral structure that faces (or would face) away from the bearing axis when (or if) the axis of the lateral structure is (or were) oriented in the same general direction as the bearing axis. |
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punctum pl. puncta |
= dot |
FEATURE |
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A small, generally round sector of distinct coloration or relief. |
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punctiform |
= dot-like |
plane shape |
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Very small and generally circular in outline. |
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punctate 1 |
= dotted |
coloration |
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Having small, round, clear or colored spots that contrast with the ground color. See also puncticulate (small-dotted). |
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punctate 2 |
= dotted |
relief |
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Having small, round, shallow depressions or low protrusions. See also puncticulate (small-dotted). |
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bi… 2 |
= double-…, twice-… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of two hierarchical orders of the type of entity or pattern denoted by the term's stem; as in bicrenate, bipinnate. See also entries for particular terms beginning with this prefix whose meanings, at least in some applications, are more specific than usually indicated by such combination. |
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descending |
= downcurved |
orientation |
lateral structure |
Salient at its base and then curving downward or backward. |
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pubescent 2 (strict sense) |
= downy |
pubescence |
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Of or bearing relatively short, slender, soft, more or less erect, capillate trichomes. See also puberulent. This is one of the most ambiguous terms in the botanical lexicon; it should not be used unless its intended meaning is explicit. |
