Plants

Plants

Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cellulose cell walls, and lacking the power of locomotion.

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cauline

Plants; Botany

Of leaves, borne on an aerial stem; of flowers or fruits, (= cauliflorous) borne on old wood.

bifacial

Plants; Botany

Of leaves, flat or channelled with distinct adaxial and abaxial surfaces.

opposite

Plants; Botany

Of leaves, borne at the same level but on opposite sides of the stem; of floral parts, on the same radius (as). Cf. Alternate.

alternate

Plants; Botany

Of leaves or other lateral organs, borne singly at different heights on the axis; of floral parts, on a different radius, e.g. Describing the position of stamens with respect to ...