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Conduplicates
Conduplicate Folded together lengthwise, with the upper surface within. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Conical, conical, Conicals, Conics
Conic Cone shaped. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Connates
Connate A joining together of similar parts. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Connivents
Connivent Converging, but not fused or joined. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Contractiles
Contractile Capable of contracting or shrinking. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Convexes
Convex A surface that is curved outward. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Convolutes
Convolute Arranged in a circular pattern, with parts partially overlapping. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Coriaceouses
Coriaceous Having a leathery texture. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification. Did you know? Leathery leaves, such as magnolia or holly leaves, help reduce water loss and resist winter damage.
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Crenates, rounded teeth, scalloped
Crenate With rounded teeth, scalloped. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Crenulates
Crenulate Having very small rounded teeth. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
