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Glossary Term: Rachis

Central axis of the flower-bearing part of the inflorescence, a continuation of the peduncle.

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Raceme
Racemose
Rachis
Ramentaceous
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Raphides
Recumbent
Recurved
Reflexed
Reniform
Resupinate
Reticulate
Retrorse
Retuse
Revolute
Rheophyte
Rhizome
Rhomboid
Ribbed
Ringent
Root hairs
Rosette
Rostellum
Rostrate
Rostrum
Rounded
Rugose
Rugulose

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