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superaxillary |
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insertion |
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Internodal but close to and directly above the axil(s). |
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superaxillary |
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position |
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Internodal but close to and directly above the axil(s). |
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superficial |
= surficial |
insertion |
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Directly upon the surface of the structure in point. |
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superficial |
= surficial |
position |
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Directly upon the surface of the structure in point. |
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superior 1 |
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insertion |
indusium |
Inserted at or near the apex of the sorus, distal to the sporangia. |
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superior 2 |
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position |
ovary |
Not enclosed to any degree by a floral tube casing, the perianth and/or androecium thus arising beneath (proximal to) it. |
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superposed 1 |
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arrangement |
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Approximate to congested, inserted directly above and below one another. |
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superposed 2 |
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insertion |
buds |
Axillary in pairs, one member of each pair directly above the other. |
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superposed 2 |
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position |
buds |
Axillary in pairs, one member of each pair directly above the other. |
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supervolute |
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vernation |
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Each with one side rolled adaxially inward from the margin and enveloped by the abaxially rolled opposite side. |
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supine |
= procumbent, prostrate, trailing |
habit |
axis |
Lying directly upon the substrate over its entire length. |
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supple |
= flexible, pliable, pliant |
texture |
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Able to bend over its length and/or breadth without structural disruption. |
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suprabasal |
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insertion |
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Just above the base of the structure in point. |
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suprabasal |
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position |
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Just above the base of the structure in point. |
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suprabracteal |
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insertion |
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Upon the axes, each directly above (distal to) and very near a point of bract insertion. |
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suprabracteal |
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position |
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Upon the axes, each directly above (distal to) and very near a point of bract insertion. |
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suprafoliar |
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insertion |
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Upon the stems, each directly above (distal to) and very near a point of leaf insertion. |
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suprafoliar |
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position |
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Upon the stems, each directly above (distal to) and very near a point of leaf insertion. |
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supramedial |
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insertion |
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Just above the middle of the structure in point. |
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supramedial |
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position |
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Just above the middle of the structure in point. |
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surface |
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FEATURE |
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The exterior or bounding area or layer of any structure, regarded as being infinitely thin; usually described as to relief, reflectance, and/or vesture. |
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surficial |
= superficial |
insertion |
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Directly upon the surface of the structure in point. |
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surficial |
= superficial |
position |
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Directly upon the surface of the structure in point. |
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suture |
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FEATURE |
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An evident line of ontogenetic union. |
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swollen |
= tumid, turgid |
solid shape |
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Engorged in appearance, convex overall with the surface appearing taut , as though from internal pressure. See also inflated, which is not clearly distinct in its application. |