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Root
Plants; Botany

A unit of the axial system of a plant which is usually underground, does not bear leaves, tends to grow downwards and is typically derived from the radicle of the embryo. See adventitious.

Spikelet
Plants; Botany

A unit of the inflorescence in grasses, sedges and some other monocotyledons, consisting of one to many flowers and associated glumes.

Phylloclade
Plants; Botany

A very leaf-like, photosynthetic stem of a plant whose true leaves are much reduced. Cf. Cladophyll.

Latex
Plants; Botany

A viscous fluid exuded from the cut surfaces of the leaves and stems of certain plants.

Phylum
Plants; Botany

A taxon of high rank, the major unit of classification. Cf. Division.

Appendage
Plants; Botany

A structure arising from the surface or extending beyond the tip of another structure.

Syncarp
Plants; Botany

A structure consisting of several united fruits, usually fleshy. Cf. Aggregate fruit.

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