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coalescent |
|
fusion |
equivalent and/or dissimilar structures |
Partially and irregularly coherent and/or adherent. |
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distinct |
= discrete |
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Not fused or joined with one another in any degree. |
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fasciate(d) |
|
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Abnormally proliferated in size and/or number and more or less connate, the result often monstrous. |
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coherent |
|
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Joined superficially, with no significant histological continuity. |
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free |
|
fusion |
dissimilar structure(s) |
Not fused with or joined to any other dissimilar structure(s). |
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adherent |
|
fusion |
dissimilar structure(s) |
Superficially joined with or to one or more other dissimilar structures, the connection(s) with no significant histological continuity. See also coherent. |
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adnate |
|
fusion |
dissimilar structure(s) |
Intimately fused with or to one or more other dissimilar structures, the connection(s) with strong histological continuity. See also connate. |
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phanerocotyloid |
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germination |
seed |
Having the cotyledon(s) emerging from the seed coat. |
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cryptocotyloid |
|
germination |
seed |
Having the cotyledon(s) remaining inside the seed coat. |
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dovetailing |
|
habit |
trichome |
Papillate and serving to hold a surface to the opposing one of an appressed structure by interlocking with others on the opposing surface; sometimes furcate. |
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levering |
|
habit |
trichome |
Forming part of a pappus and reflexing at maturity, thus helping to loosen the individual fruit (cypsela) from the capitulum (head); in Asteraceae (Compositae). |
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prostrate |
= procumbent, supine, trailing |
habit |
axis |
Lying directly upon the substrate over its entire length. |
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anchoring |
|
habit |
trichome |
Serving as a means of attachment to some external support. |
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terrestrial |
|
habit |
plant |
Growing upon the ground, usually rooted in it. |
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climbing |
= scandent |
habit |
plant, axis |
Ascending by means of special structures (e.g., tendrils) or growth patterns (e.g., twining) that enable purchase on and support by other plants or objects. |
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shrubby |
> bushy, frutescent, fruticose |
habit |
plant |
Having or developing the character of a shrub. See also arboreous, arborescent, subshrubby, suffrutescent, suffruticose, tree-like, woody-clumping. |
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lianous |
< viny |
habit |
plant |
Having elongate, ligneous stems that are flexible at least initially and that climb upon trees and shrubs. |
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tufted 1 |
= cespitose |
habit |
plants |
Growing in distinct, compact, relatively dense, turf-like aggregations. |
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vespertine |
= evening-blooming |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the evening. |
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scandent |
= climbing |
habit |
plant, axis |
Ascending by means of special structures (e.g., tendrils) or growth patterns (e.g., twining) that enable purchase on and support by other plants or objects. |
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evening-blooming |
= vespertine |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the evening. |
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reclining |
|
habit |
axis |
Inserted above substrate level and recurved, the distal portion procumbent. |
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evergreen |
|
habit |
plant |
Perennial and bearing some viable leaves at all times during the yearly cycle. |
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bottom-rooted |
|
habit |
plant |
Aquatic and rooted in the substrate beneath the water. |
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solitary 2 |
|
habit |
plants |
Growing singly; not aggregated. |
