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Record 1 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
DEF

Situated singly at each node as leaves on a stem or flowers along an axis; situated regularly between other organs, as stamens alternate with petals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
DEF

Se dit d'organes, notamment des feuilles, bourgeons, rameaux, insérés séparément et alternativement sur la tige à des niveaux successifs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
DEF

Referido a la disposición de las hojas sobre el tallo, cuando se insertan una en cada nudo; equivale a esparcidas o aisladas.

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