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Glossary Term: Ensiform
Sword-shaped: linear-lanceolate or narrower with acute top, often rather fleshy.
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Ensiform
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
