cauline

• Botanischer Fachbegriff für etwas, das zum Stängel (Spross) gehört oder an ihm wächst.

An obsolete botanical term describing something that belongs to or grows from a stem.

1. Stem-producingC2formalscientific

   Describing a plant that develops a distinct, well-formed stem above the ground.

   Stängelbildend

   • The botanist identified the species as cauline due to its prominent stem.
   • Many cauline plants are found in temperate regions.
   • The cauline growth pattern is typical of this family of herbs.

   Synonymecaulescentstemmed

   Antonymeacaulescentstemless

2. Stem-attached leavesC2formalscientific

   Referring to leaves that grow directly on the stem, especially on its upper part.

   Stängelblätter

   • The cauline leaves of this plant are arranged alternately along the stem.
   • In some species, cauline leaves are smaller than basal leaves.
   • The botanist noted the cauline leaves were lanceolate in shape.

   Antonymebasalradical