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Espaliers
Espalier A tree or shrub that has been pruned so that its branches lie flat against a wall, fence, or trellis
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Evanescents
Evanescent Rapidly disappearing. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Exfoliates, Exfoliating, Exfoliatings
Exfoliate To shed or peel off. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification. Did you know? River birch and paperbark maple are prized for exfoliating bark that peels in colorful sheets.
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Exerted, exerted, Exerteds, Exserteds
Exserted Projecting beyond the surrounding parts. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification. Did you know? Exserted stamens place pollen where it can easily brush onto insects or birds visiting the flower.
