Associations to the word «Caudex»

Wiktionary

CAUDEX, noun. (botany) An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.

Dictionary definition

CAUDEX, noun. Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant.
CAUDEX, noun. Woody stem of palms and tree ferns.

Wise words

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