What is another word for acaulescent?
Pronunciation:
[ ɐkəlˈɛsənt], [ ɐkəlˈɛsənt], [ ɐ_k_ə_l_ˈɛ_s_ə_n_t]
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Synonyms for Acaulescent:
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How to use "Acaulescent" in context?
Acaulescent is a term that is used to describe a plant that is not senescent. Acaulescent refers to a plant that is not withering away, but maintains a small, bean-like shape. This term is used to describe a range of plants, including succulents and orchids. While acaulescent plants may not be majestic, they are certainly intriguing and give pause to the observer.
Some acaulescent plants are able to completely regenerate a lost appendage, such as the stem of a cactus. Others, such as some orchids, produce a single flower on a short stem.
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