stalkless

7.3

Attached directly at the base without a small stem

adjective
/ˈstɔːkləs/

Specialized

: sin tallo

Unlike most leaves, the stalkless leaves of this species grow directly from the stem.

Examples

The barnacle is described as stalkless because it attaches directly to rocks.
Several stalkless flowers can be found clustered at the top of the plant.
The stalkless flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Many stalkless plants thrive in tropical climates.
Several stalkless flowers can be found clustered at the top of the plant.
Unlike most leaves, the stalkless leaves of this species grow directly from the stem.
Many stalkless plants thrive in tropical climates.

Synonyms

sessile

vsstalkless

Specialized

1 9.9

Attached directly by the base without a stalk and unable to move

is attached by the base but does not imply immobility

stemless

vsstalkless

5.7

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

is attached directly by the base without any connector

clawless

vsstalkless

Specialized

5.5

Having petals or sepals that widen at the base without a narrow stalk

is a general direct base attachment across plant parts

Antonyms

stalked

Specialized

5.2

A part that grows on a thin stem, like a flower or barnacle

How Long

long-stalked

5.1

stalked

Specialized

5.2

short-stalked

Specialized

6.0

stalkless

Specialized

7.3

Surface Forms

stalkless positive

Morphology

stalkless = stalk (transparent) = stalk + less

Meaning is directly derived from 'stalk' + '-less' = 'without a stalk', which is obvious to learners familiar with the base and the productive suffix.

Etymology

Stalkless comes from stalk, meaning a plant's little stem, and the ending less meaning 'without'. So a stalkless leaf or flower sits directly on the main stem 'without' its own stalk.