Term:
Fasciation (adj. = fasciated)
Fasciation (adj. = fasciated)
Definition:
A growth form in which parts of stems, rachises, or flowers of a plant fuse together to form flattened, anomolous forms.
A growth form in which parts of stems, rachises, or flowers of a plant fuse together to form flattened, anomolous forms.
Notes:
Fasciation occurs spontaneously among population with normal individuals and, in some cases (e.g., the crested form of Celosia argenta), are selected for producing horticultural plants.
Fasciation occurs spontaneously among population with normal individuals and, in some cases (e.g., the crested form of Celosia argenta), are selected for producing horticultural plants.