Category: P

(In Euphorbiaceae or Cornus) an inflorescence consisting of several reduced flowers, the whole resembling a single flower. An inflorescence that consists of several reduced flowers together functioning as a single flower.  

Plant growing in sand or sandy soils.  

Covered with a waxy, frost-like powder or bloom, as on a plum. (Of stem) Appearing powdered by fine dots, as if sprinkled with flour or sugar.  

(In nomenclature) name or epithet not accepted by its author at the time of its publication. Temporary and which may be change. Serving a temporary use pending permanent arrangements.  

(In nomenclature) meaning a specimen that because of its completeness supplants a fragmentary holotype [unofficial and unusual term]; the official epitype is better, meaning a specimen that because of its completeness supports a fragmentary holotype.  

Bulging out. A part that is prominent beyond a surface.  

Sticking out, exserted.  

Drawn out.  

Stele without central pith.  

(In nomenclature) the original description of a taxon; more correctly everything associated with a name at its valid publication, i.e. description or diagnosis, illustrations, references, synonymy, geographical data, citation of specimens, discussion, and comments.