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Possessing thin chaffy scales.  

Relating to branches, belonging to branches [unusual term].  

Climbing in a rather lax manner, usually lacking lianescent characters such as tendrils or twining stems. Climbing in other vegetation in a free manner, not having specialised structures with which to climb.  

(In pollen grains) more than two vertical planes of symmetry.  

The first root arising from the germinating seed. The stem part of the embryo. A small root or vein. A tiny fibre which forms the root of a nerve. A structure resembling a rootlet, as a radicle of a nerve or vein. The tiniest ramifications of a nerve or blood vessel.  

Living on or in roots, sometimes used of flowers growing directly from a rootcrown [unusual term].  

(Of stem or leaves) rooting.  

(Of leaves) arising so close to the base of the stem as to appear to come from the root; as opposed to cauline leaves, which grow from the stem. Leaves sprouting from the stem close to the root as in a rosette. Aiming to deal with the root of a problem, taking thorough action to…

Cut in a radiate manner, the cuts spreading like the spokes of a wheel.  

Spreading outwards from a central point.