funnel-shaped |
= funnelform, infundibular |
solid shape |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Having a narrowly obconic tube and a spreading limb, the transition between them smooth. |
actinomorphic |
= regular |
architecture |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Radially symmetric; divisible into two essentially equal portions along any median longitudinal plane. |
funnelform |
= funnel-shaped, infundibular |
solid shape |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Having a narrowly obconic tube and a spreading limb, the transition between them smooth. |
lipped |
= labiate; > bilabiate, one-lipped, two-lipped, unilabiate |
architecture |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Strongly zygomorphic with connate and/or coherent members some or all of whose distal portions form one or two lip-like structures. |
salverform |
= hypocrateriform |
solid shape |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Having a relatively long, slender tube and a divaricate, planate limb resembling a round platter. |
labiate |
= lipped; > bilabiate, one-lipped, two-lipped, unilabiate |
architecture |
perianth, calyx, corolla |
Strongly zygomorphic with connate and/or coherent members some or all of whose distal portions form one or two lip-like structures. |
perigynous |
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insertion |
perianth, calyx, corolla, androecium |
Having its proximal portion adnate to part of the length of the gynoecium, or fused in a separate floral cup that extends part of the length of the gynoecium, the free distal portion thus arising at a level between the base and apex of the gynoecium. See also epigynous, hypogynous. |
hypogynous |
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insertion |
perianth, calyx, corolla, androecium |
Entirely free from the gynoecium or any floral cup, arising from a level proximal or lateral to the base of the gynoecium. See also epigynous, perigynous. |
epigynous |
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insertion |
perianth, calyx, corolla, androecium |
Having its proximal portion adnate to the full length of the gynoecium, the free portion thus arising from the apex of the gynoecium. See also hypogynous, perigynous. |
cyathiform |
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solid shape |
perianth, calyx, corolla, pappus |
Having a cupulate tube and an indistinct, erect limb. See also cotyliform, urceolate (urn-shaped). |
solid |
= continuous |
architecture |
pith |
Uninterrupted by cavities and essentially homogeneous in texture at axis maturity. |
diaphragmed |
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architecture |
pith |
Uninterrupted by cavities but heterogeneous in texture at axis maturity, with sectors of spongy tissue separated by relatively thin transverse plates of denser tissue that occur at the nodes or are otherwise regularly spaced along the axis. |
continuous 2 |
= solid |
architecture |
pith |
Uninterrupted by cavities and essentially homogeneous in texture at axis maturity. |
chambered |
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architecture |
pith |
Interrupted by cavities that are more or less regularly spaced along the axis and that result from disintegration of tissue prior to axis maturity. |
oblique 2 |
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orientation |
planate lateral structure |
Lying in a plane not coincident with the one defined by its longitudinal axis and that of the bearing structure. |
overlapping 2 |
= imbricate(d) |
arrangement |
planate structures |
Overlapping one another laterally and/or longitudinally. |
imbricate(d) 2 |
= overlapping |
arrangement |
planate structures |
Overlapping one another laterally and/or longitudinally. |
valvate 2 |
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arrangement |
planate structures |
Not overlapping, adjacent members laterally contiguous at their margins. |
ascidiate 2 |
= pitcher-leaved |
architecture |
plant |
Bearing ascidiate (pitcher-bladed) leaves; esp. in Nepenthaceae, Sarraceniaceae. |
fibrous-rooted |
< diffuse-rooted |
architecture |
plant |
Diffuse-rooted with fibrous roots. See also taprooted. |
hard-stemmed |
= sclerocaulous |
texture |
plant |
Having hard, relatively dry, but essentially herbaceous main stems that contain a significant proportion of sclerotic tissue or fibers. |
radicate |
= rooted |
architecture |
plant |
Having one or more roots. |
amphibious |
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habit |
plant |
Able to live in either aquatic or terrestrial habitats; e.g., adapted to periodic inundation on floodplains. |
saprophytic |
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nutrition |
plant |
Heterotrophic and obtaining essential nourishment directly from the decomposing remains of other organisms. |
bottom-rooted |
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habit |
plant |
Aquatic and rooted in the substrate beneath the water. |