Glossary

Category: C

  • Centrifugal

    Developing from the middle outwards. Said of anything that is produced, or extends, from the center outward. Moving away from the centre.  

  • Central spine

    (In cacti and similar succulents) the spine in the middle of the areole or spine shield, often larger or with a different colour from the others, the radial spines.  

  • Cenanthy

    Absence or suppression of stamens and pistils in a flower [unusual term].  

  • Cell tissue

    A grouping of one or more types of cells that together carry out a specific function; a level of complexity between cells and organs.  

  • Cecidium

    Plant gall caused by insects or fungi.  

  • Cavus (plural cavi)

    (Of spore wall) indentations, hollows.  

  • Cavity

    Cavity

    Small, narrow hollow. A hole or space inside the body. A hollow space in a body organ or structure; in reference to dentition, this term identifies erosion of dental structure. A hollow enclosed area; for example, the abdominal cavity or the buccal cavity (mouth). A hollow space, such as a body organ or the hole…

  • Cauline

    Arising from, or inserted on, the stem. Belonging to the stem, as in cauline leaves that emerge from the stem. Belonging, or pertaining, to the stem.  

  • Caulinary

    Having to do with the stem [unusual term].  

  • Cauligerous

    Borne on a stem.