acaulescent

Examples

• All

• The dandelion is a well-known acaulescent plant found in many meadows and lawns.

• Unlike woody shrubs, many alpine plants are acaulescent to endure harsh winds above the soil surface.

• The acaulescent plant thrives in rocky soil.

• Many acaulescent species can be found in tropical regions.

• Some species of violets are acaulescent, with leaves and flowers arising directly from the rootstock.

• The dandelion is a well-known acaulescent plant found in many meadows and lawns.

• Unlike woody shrubs, many alpine plants are acaulescent and grow close to the ground.

Synonyms

S

stemless

vsacaulescent

5.7

Without a stalk joining a leaf, flower, mushroom, or glass to its base

lacks a visible above ground stem but may have an underground stem

Antonyms

C

caulescent

• Specialized

9.9

A plant with a visible stem that grows above the ground

S

stemmed

3.1

Having a long thin part that holds the top, like a wine glass or flower

How Stemmed

stemmed

3.1

short-stemmed

• Specialized

3.8

acaulescent

• Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology