Category: E
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Exasperate
With a rough surface or with hard projecting points.
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Exarillate
Without an aril.
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Exalbuminous
(Of seeds) without endosperm, i.e. with the embryo occupying the whole space within the testa.
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Exalate
Without wings or wing-like appendages.
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Ex
(In nomenclature) used in author citations, as in ‘Beentje ex Sebsebe’, when the first person mentioned has proposed a name, but not validly published it, and the second person mentioned has validly published the name, citing the first person.
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Evolutionary (adj)
Of evolution, the cumulative change in characters of a population or taxon over time; Descent with modification.
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Evolute
Turned back, unfolded.
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Evergreen
Retaining its leaves throughout the year. Remaining green throughout the winter, as in a tree that keeps its leaves throughout the year. A plant/tree that has leaves all year round. Having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season. Having green leaves throughout the year (as opposed to deciduous). A botanical…
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Evanescent
Soon disappearing, remaining for a very short time, falling early.
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Eutrophic
(Of substrate) rich in minerals.