unifoliolate |
= one-leafleted, single-leafleted |
architecture |
foliaceous structure |
Structurally compound but with only one leaflet, whose nature (as a leaflet, not a leaf) is revealed by an evident articulation with the petiole, this condition presumably derived by evolutionary reduction from a multifoliolate precursor. |
few-… |
= oligo… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by a relatively small number of entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in few-celled, few-flowered, few-seeded. See also many… (multi-…, pluri…, poly…). |
greasy 1 |
= oily, oleaginous, unctuous |
coating |
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Of a grease- or oil-like film. |
greasy 2 |
= oily, oleaginous, unctuous |
texture |
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Liquid or deformably solid, cohesive, and slippery to the touch. |
imparipinnate |
= odd-pinnate |
architecture |
foliaceous structure |
Compound with each order pinnate and comprising an uneven number of members, one of them terminal. |
eight-… |
= octa… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by eight entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in eight-carpelled, eight-flowered, eight-stamened. |
eyespotted |
= ocellate |
coloration |
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Having a more or less circular area that differes in hue and/or intensity from the remainder of the structure; esp. a corolla with such an area at its center. |
blunt 1 |
= obtuse |
apex |
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Bluntly angular; having an angular tip whose generalized sides intersect at an angle of 90° or more. |
blunt 2 |
= obtuse |
base |
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Bluntly angular; having an angular proximal portion whose generalized sides intersect at an angle of 90° or more. |
obtrullate |
= obtrulliform |
plane shape |
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Inversely trullate (trowel-shaped, trulliform). |
obtrulliform |
= obtrullate |
plane shape |
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Inversely trulliform (trowel-shaped, trullate). |
cuneate 1 |
= obtriangular, wedge-shaped |
base |
laminar structure |
Attenuate with the sides more or less straight and intersecting at an acute angle. |
cuneate 2 |
= obtriangular, wedge-shaped |
plane shape |
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Inversely triangular; like the outline of the broad lateral face of a wedge, broadest at the apex. See also obdeltate. |
rudimentary |
= obsolete (not recommended); > vestigial |
manifestation |
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Not developing fully and not functional compared with corresponding structures in other taxa. |
oblanceoloid |
= oblanciform |
solid shape |
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Inversely lanceoloid (lancehead-shaped, lanciform). |
oblanciform |
= oblanceoloid |
solid shape |
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Inversely lanciform (lancehead-shaped, lanceoloid). |
incumbent 1 |
= notorhizal |
arrangement |
cotyledons |
Adaxially contiguous and together oppositely parallel to the hypocotyl and radicle, the abaxial surface of one lying against them. |
emarginate |
= notched |
apex |
laminar structure |
Having a relatively small, acute, distal sinus. |
emargination |
= notch |
FEATURE |
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A relatively small, acute sinus at the distal end of a laminar structure. |
astomatiferous |
= non-stomate-bearing |
architecture |
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Lacking stomates in the epidermis. |
cernuous |
= nodding, nutant |
orientation |
stalked structure |
Having the stalk proximally erect and distally recurved, the main body thus oriented outward to downward.See also pendulous (hanging, pendent). |
night-blooming |
= nocturnal |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the nighttime. |
ennea… |
= nine-… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by nine entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in enneandrous, enneafoliolate, enneastylous. |
nocturnal |
= night-blooming |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the nighttime. |
reticulate 2 |
= netted |
coloration |
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Having a pattern of interconnected fine lines of contrasting hue and/or intensity. |