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CaupEx. The axis of a plant, consisting of the stem and root ; the stem of a palm or 
tree-fern. 
Caupicte. In orchids, applied to the slender often strap-shaped body connecting the 
pollen-masses with the rostellum. 
CauLing. On or belonging to the stem; frequently applied to leaves growing on the 
stem, as opposed to those springing from near the root. 
Crtn. (1.) An independent portion of protoplasm, bounded by a wall of cellulose, and 
containing a nucleus; the unit of all cellular structure. (2.) A cavity or separate 
enclosure, as of an ovary or anther. 
CELLULAR. Composed of minute cells. 
CentrirucaL. Applied to an inflorescence which develops from the centre outwards, 
as the cyme. 
CenTRIPETAL. Applied to an inflorescence which develops from the margin towards 
the centre, or from the base towards the summit, as the corymb, raceme, &c. 
Crernuovus. Nodding, but hardly pendulous. 
CHANNELLED. Having a longitudinal groove like a gutter. 
CuartTacrous. Papery; having the texture of paper. 
CHLOROPHYLL. The green colouring-matter within the cells of plants. 
Crate, Having the margin (and sometimes the nerves) fringed with hairs. 
CmIoLaTE. Fringed with minute hairs. 
CInEREOUS. Ashy-grey. 
Crecmate. Coiled from the tip into a spiral, as the young fronds of ferns. 
CIRCUMSCISSILE. Opening by a transverse circular line. 
CIRRHATE, CIRRHOSE. Bearing tendrils. 
CiapopE. A flattened branch simulating a leaf. 
CravatE. Olub-shaped ; growing gradually thicker towards the top. 
Craw. The elongated narrow base of a petal. 
Cierstocamic. Producing flowers which never expand, and which are self-fertilized. 
ConERENT. The union of one part of an organ with other parts of the same organ, as 
when petals cohere to form a tubular corolla, &c. 
COLLATERAL. Placed side by side. 
Cotumn. A body formed by the union of the stamens and styles, as in orchids. 
CommissuRE. The face by which two carpels cohere, as in the Umbelliferae. 
CompLicaTEe. Folded upon itself. 
CoMPRESSED. Flattened laterally. 
Concave. Hollow, as the inner surface of a saucer. 
ConDUPLICATE. Folded together lengthwise. 
CONFLUENT. Blended or running together. 
CONGESTED. Crowded together. 
ConGLOBATE. Collected into a ball or globe. 
ContcaL. Cone-shaped ; narrowed to a point from a circular base. 
Connate. When related parts are united, either congenitally or by subsequent growth. 
Connective. That portion of a stamen which connects the two lobes of an anther. 
ConNIVENT. Coming into contact; converging together. 
CoNSTRICTED. Drawn together; contracted. 
ContToRTED. Twisted. 
CoNTRACTED. Reduced in width or length. 
Convex. Having a more or less rounded surface ; opposed to “‘ concave.” 
Convotuts. Rolled together or on itself, or when one part is rolled up in another. 
Corpaty. MHeart-shaped; applied to leaves which have the petiole at the broader and 
notched end. 
Corraceous. ‘Tough, leathery. | | 
CorotutA. The inner perianth, consisting of the petals, free or united. 
CoroxLINE. (1.) Seated on or belonging to the corolla. (2.) Corolla-like or petaloid. 
Coryms. A flat-topped or convex open inflorescence with a short axis, flowering from 
the margin inwards. 
CoRyMposE. Arranged in corymbs or resembling a corymb. 
Costa. <A rib; when one only, a midrib or mid-nerve. 
CostatE. Ribbed; having one or more longitudinal ribs or nerves. 
CoryLepon. The first leaves of the embryo—one in monocotyledons, two or rarely 
more in dicotyledons. 
CrenatE. Applied to a leaf having its margin cut into rounded notches. 
CRENULATE. “Finely crenate. 
CRESTED. Having an elevated ridge or appendage like the crest of a helmet. 
CrIsPED. Curled; crumpled. 
CrusTACEOts. Hard and brittle in texture. 
