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Bauplan
A German term for the vegetative architectural plan (e.g. the sympodium).
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Bathyphyll
In climbing ferns, one of the fronds formed near the base of the plant, usually smaller and more dissected.
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Bast
Phloem; Fibrous tissues for the purpose of mechanical support.
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Basitonic
[Obscure term with several meanings] Branching type, where the shoots near the base show the greatest development; Flowering seasonal shoots which produce no leaves; Fruiting surface on the interior of the canopy; In orchids, with the rostellum or viscidium associated with the base of the anther.
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Basiscopic
(In ferns) towards the base of the frond.
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Basis
The base.
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Basiramous
With branches mainly near the base of the plant [unusual term].
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Basiphilous
Growing mainly on basic (high pH) soils, such as chalky soil or basaltic rock.
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Basipetal(-ous)
Developing in the direction of the base (away from the apex).
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Basionym
(In nomenclature) the original name or epithet that has priority when a taxon is transferred to a different group.
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