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