caulescent

American

[kaw-les-uhnt] / kɔˈlɛs ənt /

adjective

Botany.

having an obvious stem rising above the ground.

caulescent British

/ kɔːˈlɛsənt /

adjective

having a stem clearly visible above the ground

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Etymology

Origin of caulescent

1785–95; < Latin caul ( is ) a stalk, stem + -escent

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