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Costapalmate
A basically palmate leaf in which the petiole extends into the lamina as a well-defined ‘axis’, the costa, which effectively divides the lamina in two (specialist term in Palmae, 1986). A palmate leaf in which the petiole extends into the lamina forming a midrib (only used in Arecaceae).
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Costal
(Of veins) those that run between the primary veins; ‘major secondaries’. In anatomy, pertaining to the ribs.
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Costa
A rib, often of a leaf, pinna or leaflet, sometimes used for midrib; (In ferns) the major axis of a pinna. A rib, often of a leaf or leaflet, sometimes used for the midrib. Costae, one of the 12 pairs of ribs forming the general shape of the chest (thorax).
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Cosmopolitan
(Of distribution) occurring all over the World.
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Corymbose
A flat-topped or convex racemose inflorescence with flower stalks of unequal length arising from different points on the main stem, the flowers on the outer (lower) stalks opening first; hence corymbose, in a corymb.
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Corymbophore
(In Compositae/Asteraceae) the leafless stalk of a inflorescence [obscure term].
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Corymbiform
Shaped like a corymb.
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Corymb
A more or less flattopped, racemose (indeterminate) inflorescence in which the branches or the pedicels start from different points but all reach to about the same level. A flat-topped or convex flower cluster, in which outer stems are long and those toward the center are shorter. A flat-topped or convex flower cluster having flower stalks…
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Corticate
With a cortex or bark.
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Cortical
Of the bark. When discussing the brain, the term “cortex” specifically pertains to the outer layer, distinct from the inner regions of the organ.
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