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(In Compositae/Asteraceae) a central sclerified part of the phyllary that may be entire or divided in two.  

With narrow petals [unusual term, not recommended].  

A plant with a thickened fleshy stem that is used to store water.  

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.