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− | ''[[Medullary]]''. Relating to the pith; the medullary rays seen in cross-sections of woody trunks radiate from the medulla or pith. | + | ''[[Medullary]]''. Relating to the [[pith]]; the medullary rays seen in cross-sections of [[wood]]y [[trunk]]s radiate from the medulla or pith. |
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− | ''[[Meniscoidal]]''. Like a meniscus or disk; with the form of a watch-crystal. | + | ''[[Meniscoidal]]''. Like a [[meniscus]] or [[disk]]; with the [[form]] of a watch-crystal. |
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− | ''[[Mericarp]]''. The peculiar seed-like fruit of the Umbelliferae. | + | ''[[Mericarp]]''. The peculiar [[seed]]-like [[fruit]] of the [[Umbelliferae]]. |
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− | ''[[-merous]]''. In composition, referring to the numbers of parts; as flowers 5-merous, in which the parts of each kind or series are five or in fives. | + | ''[[-merous]]''. In composition, referring to the numbers of parts; as [[flower]]s 5-merous, in which the parts of each kind or series are five or in fives. |
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− | ''[[Mesocarp]]''. Middle layer or part of a pericarp; the part between the endocarp and exocarp. | + | ''[[Mesocarp]]''. Middle layer or part of a [[pericarp]]; the part between the [[endocarp]] and [[exocarp]]. |
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− | ''[[Mesochil]]''. The intermediate or middle part of the lip of orchids when the lip is separated into three parts. | + | ''[[Mesochil]]''. The intermediate or middle part of the [[lip]] of [[orchid]]s when the lip is separated into three parts. |
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− | ''[[Micropyle]]''. The opening through which impregnation takes place; the point on the seed marking the orifice of the ovule. | + | ''[[Micropyle]]''. The opening through which impregnation takes place; the point on the [[seed]] marking the [[orifice]] of the [[ovule]]. |
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− | ''[[Midrib]]''. The main rib of a leaf or leaf-like part. | + | ''[[Midrib]]''. The main rib of a [[leaf]] or leaf-like part. |
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− | ''[[Mitriform]]''. Mitre-shaped, or like a cap. | + | ''[[Mitriform]]''. Mitre-shaped, or like a [[cap]]. |
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− | ''[[Monadelphous]]''. Stamens united in one group by their filaments as in many Leguminosse. | + | ''[[Monadelphous]]''. [[Stamen]]s united in one group by their [[filament]]s as in many [[Leguminosae]]. |
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| ''[[Moniliform]]''. Suggesting a string of beads. | | ''[[Moniliform]]''. Suggesting a string of beads. |
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− | ''[[Mono-]]''. In Greek compounds, signifying one. | + | ''[[Mono-]]''. In Greek compounds, signifying ''one''. |
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− | ''[[Monoclinous]]''. Hermaphrodite; perfect; the two sexes in the same flower. See Diclinous. | + | ''[[Monoclinous]]''. [[Hermaphrodite]]; perfect; the two sexes in the same [[flower]]. See ''[[Diclinous]]''. |
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− | ''[[Monocotyledonous]]''. With a single cotyledon. | + | ''[[Monocotyledonous]]''. With a single [[cotyledon]]. |
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− | ''[[Monoecious]]''. Staminate and pistillate flowers on same plant. | + | ''[[Monoecious]]''. [[Staminate]] and [[pistillate]] [[flower]]s on same plant. |
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| ''[[Monogynous]]''. With only one style. | | ''[[Monogynous]]''. With only one style. |
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− | ''[[Monopetalous]]''. One-petaled; all the petals united to form one body or organ, as a gamopetalous corolla. | + | ''[[Monopetalous]]''. One-[[petal]]ed; all the petals united to form one body or organ, as a [[gamopetalous]] [[corolla]]. |
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− | ''[[Monopodiol]]''. Axial direction continued by growth from terminal bud or persistence of the leader. | + | ''[[Monopodiol]]''. [[Axial]] direction continued by growth from [[terminal]] [[bud]] or [[persistence]] of the [[leader]]. |
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| ''[[Monostichous]]''. In one row. | | ''[[Monostichous]]''. In one row. |
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| ''[[Mucro]]''. A short and sharp abrupt tip. | | ''[[Mucro]]''. A short and sharp abrupt tip. |
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− | ''[[Mule]]''. An old word for a cross, particularly between different species; hybrid; cross-breed. | + | ''[[Mule]]''. An old word for a [[cross]], particularly between different [[species]]; [[hybrid]]; [[cross-breed]]. |
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− | ''[[Multifid]]''. Cut or cleft into many narrow lobes or parts. | + | ''[[Multifid]]''. Cut or cleft into many narrow [[lobe]]s or parts. |
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| ''[[Multiple]]''. Of several or many distinct parts. | | ''[[Multiple]]''. Of several or many distinct parts. |
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− | ''[[Multiple fruit]]''. The united product (in one body) of several or many flowers. | + | ''[[Multiple fruit]]''. The united product (in one body) of several or many [[flower]]s. |
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− | ''[[Multiseptate]]''. With many divisions or chambers, as some nuts. | + | ''[[Multiseptate]]''. With many divisions or chambers, as some [[nut]]s. |
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| ''[[Muscariform]]''. In form of a brush or fly-brush. | | ''[[Muscariform]]''. In form of a brush or fly-brush. |
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− | ''[[Mycelium]]''. Vegetative part of a fungus, composed of threads or thready tissue. | + | ''[[Mycelium]]''. Vegetative part of a [[fungus]], composed of threads or thready tissue. |
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