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Balusterform
Dilated, referring to the filament collar in members of the tribe Senecioneae in the Compositae/Asteraceae.
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Balsamiferous
Balsam-producing.
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Balsam
Resin mixed with volatile oil. An aromatic resin produced by a tree, for example balsam of Peru and balsam of Tolu, which contain appreciable amounts of benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, or both, or their esters. The fragrant gum or sap of a plant or tree. A soothing ointment. A resinous semi-solid mass or viscous liquid…
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Balausta
Many-celled, many-seeded indehiscent fruit with tough pericarp (such as pomegranate).
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Balanoform hairs
(In grasses) microhairs with a broad, blunt apex.
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Baculiform
Stick-shaped, rod-like.
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Baculate
(Of pollen) covered in stick-shaped rods.
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Bacterial nodules
(Of leaves) dark inclusions formed of bacteria (e.g. in Pavetta and some Psychotria (Rubiaceae)); also perhaps in the petals and calyx of some flowers.
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Back-crossing
Hybrids crossing with one of the parents; the result of such a union is a backcross. In genetics, the crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or with a genetically equivalent organism.
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Back bulbs
Old orchid plant modules separated and used for propagation.
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