Glossary of Terms Describing Wildflowers - Page 1
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Term
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Definition
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alpine
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Found above the timber line at high altitudes.
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alternate
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Arranged singly at different heights along the stem.
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annual
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Plant that germinates, flowers, seeds and dies in one year.
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anther
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Pollen-producing segment of the stamen.
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armed
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Has spines, prickles, or thorns to protect itself.
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axil
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The upward angle between the leaf and the stem.
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basal
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Found at or near the base of the plant or plant part.
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beard
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A clump of hairs.
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biennial
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Plant that completes its life cycle in two years.
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bipinnate
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Twice pinnate, leaflets again.
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