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Cortex
Bark or outer layer [antiquated term]; (Anatomical) region of tissue between the epidermis or bark and the vascular cylinder. The outer layer of an organ or other body structure, as distinguished from the internal substance. The outer cells of the human embryo’s indifferent gonad. These cells may develop into female ovaries. The outer layer of…
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Corrugated
Wrinkled regularly and longitudinally.
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Correct
(In nomenclature) name or epithet that, when applying the I.C.B.N., is the proper one for a taxon.
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Corpusculum
Organ linking translator arms (and pollinia) in a pollinarium (derived subfamilies of Apocynaceae, Orchidaceae).
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Coroniform
Crown-shaped.
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Corona
A series of appendages on the corolla or on the back of the stamens, or at the junction of the corolla tube and the corolla lobes; often united in a ring (e.g. in Passifloraceae); A crown-shaped pappus (in some Compositae/Asteraceae). A set of petal-like structures or appendages between the corolla and the androecium (male element…
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Corolla
The second whorl of floral organs, inside or above the calyx and outside the stamens, consisting of free petals or of a joined tube and petal lobes. Consists of petals or a corolla tube and corolla lobes. The ring of petals in a flower, usually the most conspicuous part of the flower. The part of…
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Cornute
Horned, spurred.
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Corniculate
Bearing one or more little horn(s). Bears a small horn-like protuberance, as in the milkweed flower. Bearing a small horn-shaped appendage. Containing small horn-shaped projections.
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Corneous
With a horny texture.
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