Category: B

With branches mainly near the base of the plant [unusual term].  

Growing mainly on basic (high pH) soils, such as chalky soil or basaltic rock.  

Developing in the direction of the base (away from the apex).  

(In nomenclature) the original name or epithet that has priority when a taxon is transferred to a different group.  

Veined from the base [unusual term].  

(Of anthers) attached to the filament by the base. Used for anthers that are fixed to the filaments by the base.    

Growing on, or preferring, ground with basic (high pH) soils [unusual term].  

(Of a capsule fruit) dehiscing through basal fissures.  

Usually the point of attachment of any organ. In chemistry, the nonacid part of a salt; a substance that combines with acids to form salts; a substance that dissociates to give hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions; a substance whose molecule or ion can combine with a proton (hydrogen ion); a substance capable of donating a…

At or near the base; also proximal; In a phylogenetic tree, a lineage arising near or nearer the base, hence early; Of placentation, when the ovules are attached to a central columnar placenta arising from the base of the ovary but not reaching the top. Arising from or positioned at the base. At, or forming…