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Understory tree A tree growing in a hypothetical stratum in the forest consisting of the crowns of trees found below the canopy and usually less than 20–25 meters tall at maturity. Stratification of rain forest. Cartoon by M. Sashital.
Understory tree A species of tree in which adult individuals do not reach the more-or-less continuous canopy tree layer of a forest. Apex of stem of Gustavia monocaulis held by Scott Mori. Photo by J. A. Kallunki.