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Glossary Term: Elaters
Loose, usually hygroscopic hairs produced in the fruits of many orchids.
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Echinate
Eglandular
Elaiophore
Elaiosome
Elastoviscin
Elaters
Ellipsoid
Elliptic
Emarginate
Embryo
Endemic
Endosperm
Ensiform
Ephemeral
Epichilium
Epidermal
Epidermis
Epigynous
Epiphyll
Epiphyte
Epiphytic
Equitant
Erect
Erecto-patent
Erose
Exalate
Extra-floral nectaries
Extra-floral nectary
