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Almost scapose, with leaves in a rosette at ground level and a single flowering stalk, but not quite (e.g. with a few leaves on the stalk).  

(In Compositae/Asteraceae) a heterogamous capitulum with the outer ray florets small and not exceeding the phyllaries.  

Almost, but not quite, opposite.  

Under water.  

± woody.  

(In Compositae/Asteraceae) bracts surrounding or subtending an involucre.  

Subdivision of genus. In taxonomy, the category between a genus and a species.  

Subdivision of family, placed in rank between family and tribe (subfamily names end in ideae). A married couple with or without children, living with a person or couple who maintains the household. The most common example is a married couple living in the home of the husband’s or wife’s parents. In taxonomy, the category between…

Corky.