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tepal
[Perianth] -- One of the segments (when not fused) of the perianth; used when the perianth is not differentiated into calyx (with sepals) and corolla
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androecium
[Flower parts] -- Male parts of the flower.
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androgynophore
[Flower parts] -- A stalk above the level of the insertion of the perianth, bearing both the androecium and the gynoecium.
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dehiscent
[Fruit type] -- (Dry fruits) splitting when ripe to release seeds (see indehiscent; capsule).
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leaf base
[Outline of leaf blade] -- Base of leaf or leaflet.
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phloem
[Stem] -- Tissue which conducts sugars and other nutrients; in tree trunks this is found in the cylinder of bark around the wood.
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saprophyte
[Habit] -- A plant (usually lacking chlorophyll) which nourishes wholly or mainly from soluble organic compounds in decaying organisms.
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succulent
[Habit] -- A plant having felshy stems or leaves.
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translucent
[Gland dot] -- Letting light through, but murky and not transparent (especially of exudates etc.).
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winged
[Stem]/[Shape 3d] -- Thin layer, shelf or sheet along side (of petiole, fruit, etc.); in zygomorphic flowers, one of the lateral (side) petals .
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