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caudex Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The thickened, often woody stem or trunk of a plant, typically occurring at or below ground level, which frequently serves as a water or nutrient storage organ in certain perennials and desert succulents.
Usage Example
"The botanist carefully measured the massive, swollen rootstock of the succulent to determine its approximate age."
Strongest
rootstock
Strong
trunk
stem
• noun (Context 2)
The woody base of an otherwise herbaceous perennial plant, from which new leaves and stems arise each growing season.
Usage Example
"During the freezing winter months, the delicate foliage dies back, but the hardy crown remains alive beneath the soil surface."
Strong
crown
Weak
base
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