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Dry dehiscent fruit which, on opening, discloses not seeds but single-seeded nutlets (e.g. in Boswellia (Burseraceae)).  

Florets in the Compositae/Asteraceae whose corollas possess a single adaxial lobe and an outer 4-lobed limb (e.g. in the subfamily Barnadesioideae).  

(Of inflorescences) initiated in a terminal position but placed axillary by the continued development of lateral relay axes or meristems (e.g. as in Hydnophytum (Rubiaceae)).  

Seemingly; for example, pseudo-axillary means seemingly (but not really) axillary; A prefix denoting a resemblance to another state or organ.  

Resembling an aril but attached to an endocarp (which encloses the seed) not to the seed (e.g. in Commiphora (Burseraceae)).  

(In Euphorbiaceae or Cornus) an inflorescence consisting of several reduced flowers, the whole resembling a single flower. An inflorescence that consists of several reduced flowers together functioning as a single flower.  

Plant growing in sand or sandy soils.  

Covered with a waxy, frost-like powder or bloom, as on a plum. (Of stem) Appearing powdered by fine dots, as if sprinkled with flour or sugar.  

(In nomenclature) name or epithet not accepted by its author at the time of its publication. Temporary and which may be change. Serving a temporary use pending permanent arrangements.