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costate |
= ribbed |
architecture |
laminar structure |
Having one or more costae (ribs). |
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costal |
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insertion |
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Upon or otherwise directly associated with the costa(e) of a laminar structure. |
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costal |
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position |
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Upon or otherwise directly associated with the costa(e) of a laminar structure. |
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costa pl. costae |
= rib; > midnerve (not recommended), midrib, midvein; >< lateral vein |
STRUCTURE |
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A primary vein of a laminar structure, having a longitudinal course, either medial or lateral, often prominent. See also secondary vein, tertiary vein, veinlet. |
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corymbose |
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architecture |
inflorescence |
Comprising one or more corymbs. |
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corymbiform |
= corymb-like |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a corymb, but not strictly such. |
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corymb-like |
= corymbiform |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a corymb, but not strictly such. |
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corymb |
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nominative |
inflorescence |
An indeterminate, more or less condensed raceme with the pedicels progressively shorter toward the distal end, the flowers all borne at approximately the same level, the whole generally plane or convex at the top, the flowers maturing from the edge inward (i.e., the proximal or outer flowers maturing first). |
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corticate |
= hard-coated |
texture |
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Having a hard exterior layer and a distinct, softer interior. |
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corrugate 2 |
= rugose, wrinkled |
relief |
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Having irregular, narrow ridges or creases, the intervening areas flat or only slightly concave or convex, appearing overall as though crumpled and then spread out. See also rugulose. |
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corrugate 1 |
= crumpled |
aestivation |
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Having members tightly and irregularly folded, the whole appearing as though wadded upon emergence. |
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coroniform |
= crown-shaped |
solid shape |
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Shortly and broadly tubular overall, circumferentially continuous at the base, distally so or not; like a monarch's crown. |
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coronal |
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insertion |
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Upon or otherwise directly associated with the corona. |
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coronal |
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position |
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Upon or otherwise directly associated with the corona. |
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corona pl. coronae, coronas |
> gynostegium |
STRUCTURE |
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A crown-like set of connate or distinct appendages or enations borne upon a corolla or androecium or between them. |
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corolla tube 2 |
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STRUCTURE |
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The portion of the corolla of a bisexual or staminate disc floret proximal to the level of filament insertion; in Asteraceae (Compositae). |
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corolla tube 1 |
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STRUCTURE |
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A relatively narrow, fully connate portion of a sympetalous (gamopetalous) corolla proximal to a broader portion (limb) that comprises the distinct or connate distal portions of the petals; except in bisexual or staminate disc florets of Asteraceae (Compositae). |
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corolla pl. corollae, corollas |
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STRUCTURE |
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Collectively, the petals of a flower, whether distinct or connate; the inner or distal envelope of a differentiated perianth, whether the other envelope (calyx) is actually present or is deemed to be absent due to evolutionary reduction. |
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corniform |
= horn-shaped |
solid shape |
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Straight or curved and slenderly conic or conoidal, like an animal horn. |
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corniculum pl. cornicula |
= horn |
STRUCTURE |
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A straight or curved, slenderly conic or conoidal protrusion or terminal portion that resembles an animal horn. |
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corniculate |
= horned |
apex |
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Bearing one or more cornicula (horns). |
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corneous |
= horny |
texture |
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Hard, dense, fine-grained or compactly fibrous, and tough; resembling the substance of animal horn. |
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cormose |
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architecture |
plant |
Growing from corms. |
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corm |
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STRUCTURE |
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A short, thickened, solid, usually subterranean, sometimes fleshy stem base containing stored carbohydrates and serving as a perennating organ. |
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corky |
= suberous |
texture |
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Firm, relatively light, discontinuous but strongly cohesive, and resilient. |
