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Plant adapted to fast-flowing water.  

Germination type in which the shoot apex is carried out of the seed in the elongated sheath of the cotyledon (specialist term used in Palmae).  

Germination type in which the shoot apex is carried out of the seed in the elongated ligule of the cotyledon (specialist term used in Palmae.  

Species which were formerly widespread but now occupy only small areas.  

Distribution restricted but formerly much more widespread.  

Remnant.  

Name or epithet that has been rejected by a decision of an official committee under the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.  

(In palms) a narrow marginal strip on a pinnate leaf that is usually shed when the leaf unfolds.    

Radially symmetrical, actinomorphic. When the parts are all similar. Flowers that are radially symmetrical. Describes a flower with petals or sepals all of equal size and shape; radially symmetrical. Taking place again and again after the same period of time. Happening at the same time each day.