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CHAMAEPHITE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Biogeography
DEF

One of the classes of Raunkiaer's life-forms, consisting of plants whose perennating buds are located between the surface of the ground and a height of 10 inches (25 cm).

Key term(s)
  • chamaephite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Biogéographie
DEF

Plante terrestre dont les bourgeons se trouvent entre la surface du sol et une hauteur de 25 cm.

OBS

Plante faisant partie de la classe de Raunkiaer.

Key term(s)
  • chamaephyte

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Biogeografía
DEF

Forma de vida vegetal de todas aquellas plantas cuyas yemas de sustitución en la época desfavorable se encuentren en el aire a menos de 25 cm del suelo.

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