stalkless
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stalk1 (stɔːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the main stem of a herbaceous plant |
| 2. | any of various subsidiary plant stems, such as a leafstalk (petiole) or flower stalk (peduncle) |
| 3. | a slender supporting structure in animals such as crinoids and certain protozoans, coelenterates, and barnacles |
| 4. | any long slender supporting shaft or column |
| [C14: probably a diminutive formed from Old English stalu upright piece of wood; related to Old Frisian staal handle] | |
| stalked1 | |
| —adj | |
| 'stalkless1 | |
| —adj | |
| 'stalklike1 | |
| —adj | |
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Stalkless
is always a great word to know.
So is archegonia. Does it mean:
| plants with true roots, stems and leaves dispersed by spores because they don't produce seeds |
| female reproductive organ which produces eggs in bryophytes, ferns and most gymnosperms |
Example sentences
The stalkless flowers are borne in the axils of the smaller upper leaves, or bracts.
Leaves are stalkless, alternate, narrow and linear to lance-shaped.
Leaves are lance-shaped, stalkless, and heart-shaped or rounded at the base.
Stem leaves are alternately arranged, similar to rosette leaves in shape but smaller with less of a stalk, or stalkless.
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