CAULINE

cauline

(adjective) especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem; “cauline leaves”

caulescent, cauline, stemmed

(adjective) (of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

cauline (not comparable)

(botany) Growing immediately on a caulis, the main stem of a plant; of or pertaining to a caulis.

Source: Wiktionary


Cau"line, a. (Bot.)

Definition: Growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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