acauline

/eɪˈkɔlaɪn/
adjective
  1. Having no stem or a very short stem; stemless.
    • In the field guide, acauline species are listed separately from those with visible stems.
    • The acauline primrose is a favorite among alpine gardeners.
    • The botanist explained that acauline plants often survive harsh winds better than tall ones.
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