Scape (scapose)
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Title
Scape (scapose)
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Definition
A leafless, often bracteate peduncle that arises from near the base of the plant; e.g., in Xyris (Xyridaceae) and many terrestrial Orchidaceae.
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Notes
In the Bromeliaceae, the scape usually arises from the center of the basal rosette of leaves.
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