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LIGNEOUS [1 record]

Record 1 2014-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Silviculture
DEF

Used to describe a plant in which the root, stem, and branches contain a compact, fibrous substance called lignin.

OBS

woody: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Se dit d'un végétal dont la racine, la tige et les branches contiennent une substance compacte et fibreuse, la lignine.

OBS

Au féminin : ligneuse.

OBS

ligneux : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Silvicultura
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