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Cephalous
Headed; as in monocephalous, oneheaded.
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Cephalium (plural cephalia)
In Cactaceae, structure of woolly hairs and bristles at the stem apex, on which the flowers appear; In Pandanaceae, compound fruiting head composed of semi-fused fruits.
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Centrospermous
Belonging to the old order Centrospermae, now the Caryophyllales.
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Centroscopic
Facing the centre (e.g. of grooves in the phalanges of Pandanus inflorescences) [rarely used].
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Centripetal
Developing from the margin towards the middle. The opposite of Centrifugal. A force directed toward the axis, centrifugal force. Moving toward a center, as from the peripheral tissues to the brain.
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Centrifugal
Developing from the middle outwards. Said of anything that is produced, or extends, from the center outward. Moving away from the centre.
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Central spine
(In cacti and similar succulents) the spine in the middle of the areole or spine shield, often larger or with a different colour from the others, the radial spines.
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Cenanthy
Absence or suppression of stamens and pistils in a flower [unusual term].
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Cell tissue
A grouping of one or more types of cells that together carry out a specific function; a level of complexity between cells and organs.
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Cecidium
Plant gall caused by insects or fungi.
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