acaulescent
/ˌeɪkɔˈlɛsənt/
adjective
- Having no stem or a very short stem that is not visible above the ground.
- Many acaulescent plants, like the dandelion, form a rosette of leaves at ground level.
- The acaulescent violet grows its leaves directly from the root crown.
- Gardeners often choose acaulescent species for rock gardens because they stay low and compact.
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