monochasium-like |
= monochasiform |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a monochasium, but not strictly such. |
monochasiform |
= monochasium-like |
architecture |
capitulescence, inflorescence |
Resembling a monochasium, but not strictly such. |
synoecious |
= monoclinous |
reproduction |
taxon |
Having all flowers functionally bisexual; this condition is implied by default if no other is specified. See also diclinous. |
uni… |
= mono…, one-…, single-… |
prefix |
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Indicating presence of or constitution by one entity of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in unicellular, unifloral, unifoliate. See also entries for particular terms with this prefix whose meanings, at least in some applications, are more specific than usually indicated by such combination. |
single-… |
= mono…, one-…, uni… |
prefix |
|
Indicating presence of or constitution by one entity of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in single-celled, single-headed, single-seeded. See also entries for particular terms with this prefix whose meanings, at least in some applications, are more specific than usually indicated by such combination. |
one-… |
= mono…, single-…, uni… |
prefix |
|
Indicating presence of or constitution by one entity of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in one-carpelled, one-loculed, one-seeded. 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. |
cushion-shaped |
= mound-shaped, pulvinate, pulviniform |
solid shape |
|
Essentially round in transverse section, much broader than long or high, with a convex distal face that intersects either a more or less plane proximal face or, when the structure is sessile, its bearing surface. |
mucous 1 |
= mucilaginous; < glutinous |
coating |
|
Of a slimy substance, or becoming so upon wetting. |
mucous 2 |
= mucilaginous; < glutinous |
texture |
|
Slimy. |
mucilaginous 1 |
= mucous; < glutinous |
coating |
|
Of a slimy substance, or becoming so upon wetting. |
mucilaginous 2 |
= mucous; < glutinous |
texture |
|
Slimy. |
many-stemmed |
= multicipital |
architecture |
plant |
Having many, more or less equal, principal stems arising at substrate level from a caudex or root crown. |
many-… |
= multi…, pluri…, poly… |
prefix |
|
Indicating presence of or constitution by a relatively large number of entities of the type denoted by the term's stem; as in many-angled, many-pistilled, many-seeded. See also few-… (oligo…). |
brickwork-like |
= muriform |
arrangement |
cells |
Disposed like bricks in a wall; in parallel rows, the members in each row overlapping the boundaries between members of the adjacent rows. |
broom-shaped |
= muscariform, penicillate |
solid shape |
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Having a proximal axis that bears a distal cluster of elongate slender branches or appendages, these variously ascending to erect; like a broom. |
fungiform |
= mushroom-shaped |
solid shape |
|
Having a cylindric base and a considerably broader, pulvinate distal portion; like the generalized form of a mushroom. |
achlamydeous |
= naked |
architecture |
flower |
Lacking a perianth. |
epaleate |
= naked |
architecture |
receptacle (torus) |
Lacking paleae (pales, palets); in Asteraceae (Compositae) |
turnip-shaped |
= napiform |
solid shape |
|
Depressed-globose overall and strongly concave-tapered (acuminate) at the base; like the generalized form of a turnip. |
glabrate |
= near-bald |
pubescence |
|
Nearly glabrous, with only a very sparse covering of trichomes. |
vein |
= nerve; > costa, midnerve, midrib, midvein, rib |
STRUCTURE |
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A strand belonging to any except the ultimate (least in diameter) order of vasculature in a leaf or other foliaceous structure. See also lateral vein, primary vein, secondary vein, tertiary vein, veinlet. |
anastomosing |
= net-like, netted, reticulate |
architecture |
tertiary and higher-order laminar veins, excl. veinlets |
Interconnecting more or less regularly. |
reticulate 2 |
= netted |
coloration |
|
Having a pattern of interconnected fine lines of contrasting hue and/or intensity. |
reticulate 3 |
= netted |
relief |
|
Having prominulous, more or less regularly interconnected lines. |
nocturnal |
= night-blooming |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the nighttime. |