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A tube formed by the fusion of petals and stamens (as in Mimosoideae of the Leguminosae/Fabaceae) but free from the calyx.  

The main axis of a plant, bearing roots, leaves and/or flowers. The main trunk of a tree or plant; any part of a plant (such as a branch or a petiole) that supports another part, such as a leaf or flower. The axis of a plant bearing leaves with buds in their axils. It may…

Diminutive of stellate: small and starshaped.  

Star-shaped.  

Star-shaped, with numerous arms radiating outwards (e.g. stellate hairs). Star-shaped, usually referring to hairs with radiating branches. Disposed in a star-like manner. Star-shaped, usually used for hairs that have numerous arms radiating from a central point. Starshaped; arranged with parts radiating from a center.  

(Of orchid flowers) the teeth of the column (in Bulbophyllum).  

(In anatomy) the part of a plant axis made up of the primary vascular system and its associated ground tissue. Part of the plant axis that is made up of the vascular system and associated tissue.  

The length of corolla tube with fused or adnate stamens [unusual term].  

The large upper/posterior petal (outside in the bud) of a papilionaceous corolla. (Note that in a resupinate papilionaceous flower the standard is lowermost, functioning as a landing platform for pollinators). A recognized document defining requirements for the process or product to conform to. The upper petal of a papillionaceous corolla. The top petal in a…

A band of tissue around the apex of the hypanthium on which the stamens are inserted (e.g. in Eucalyptus).