Habit

  • Title

    Habit

  • Definition

    The growth form of a plant; e.g., herb, tree, or shrub. Same as growth form.

  • Notes

    In the Lecythidaceae, the growth form is almost always that of a tree but sometimes species, such as Eschweilera nana, may be interpreted as shrubs. The trees usually can be classified into understory, canopy, and emergent trees.

  • Related Terms

    Growth form

    Understory tree

    Canopy tree

    Emergent tree

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