Caudex
The persistent woody base of a herbaceous perennial plant. This feature helps describe plant support, storage, water movement, or vegetative spread.
Caudex
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Caudexes, Caudices, caudices, Caudiceses
Categories:
Stem / root structures
