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Record 1 2012-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
DEF

Extending beyond the apex, as the midrib in some leaves.

CONT

Leaves of acrocarps usually have a clearly defined, single costa that extends from the base of a leaf to shortly before its apex ... or even beyond its apex (excurrent).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
OBS

Qui se prolonge au delà de l'apex (une nervure, par exemple).

Spanish

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