Amplexicauline

/æmplɛksɪˈkɔːlaɪn/ adjective

A variant or related botanical term describing leaves or leaf structures that clasp around or embrace the stem.

From Latin 'amplexus' (embracing) + 'caulis' (stem) + '-ine' (relating to). A technical variant of amplexicaul used in specialized botanical literature.

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