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Basal

At or near the base of a plant or a plant organ, such as a leaf.  Closest to the point at which the leaf attaches to its stalk, or to a branch or stem, if the leaf lacks a stalk.
 

Figure A.  Basal leaves of rattlesnake weed.
(Hieracium venosum)

 

Figure B.  Illustration of leaf base.
Common blue violet (Viola sororia)

 

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