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Epicormic
(Of shoots) arising from the trunk of a tree, often with foliage different to foliage of the crown.
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Epichilium
Epichil(e) [unusual term].
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Epichil(e)
(Of orchid flowers) the terminal part of a lip that is divided into two or three distinct parts. In the Helleborines (part of the Orchid family), the outer segment of the lip of a flower.
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Epicarp
The outermost layer of a multi-layered fruit wall. The exterior layer of a fruit.
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Epicalyx
A group/whorl of bracts below the flower that resembles an extra calyx (e.g. in Hibiscus). An extra calyx of small bract-like leaflets below the true calyx.
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Epiblast
(In grasses) The first and not-developing leaf of the plumule; The rudimentary second cotyledon.
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Ephemeral
Short-lived annual plant or structure of a plant. Soon disappearing or remaining for a very short time. Lasting a day or less. Describes a plant or flower that lasts a very short time.
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Epetiolate, epetiolulate
Without a petiole, sessile.
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Epedunculate
Without a peduncle.
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Epappose
Without pappus.
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