Category: C
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Class
Taxon below kingdom and above order (e.g. dicotyledons, monocotyledons). Designates a level or rank of quality. In biology, a group of plants or animals ranking above an order and below a division or phylum. In biology, a taxonomic group of clearly defined organisms classified below a phylum and above an order.
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Clasping
(Base of leaf ) almost surrounding, touching the stem closely on two sides. Partially or completely surrounding a stem, as the bases of some leaves. The bases partly to completely surrounding the stem. A leaf with leafstalk wrapped around a stem. Surrounding or partially wrapping around a stem or branch.
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Claret
(Colour) deep purple-red. Claret is a red wine that hails from the Bordeaux region of France. Its body is typically lighter than that of a Burgundy, although wines of similar character made elsewhere can also be referred to as claret. Regardless of its origin, claret is best served at room temperature, and it is an…
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Clambering
Climbing without the aid of tendrils or twining stems. Spreads over undergrowth or objects, usually without the aid of twinning stems or tendrils.
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Cladoptosis
The falling, or shedding, of branches or leafy twigs.
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Cladoptosic
Shedding branches with leaves attached.
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Cladoprophyll
A tubular structure subtending the inflorescence in some Cyperaceae.
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Cladophyll
A branch taking on the form and function of a leaf.
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Cladogram
In cladistics, 2-dimensional tree diagram showing relationships between taxa that are based on shared character states.
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Cladodromous
In venation, with secondary veins spreading and repeatedly branching themselves, becoming indistinct before reaching the margin.