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Fused

The uniting of like structures (such as petals, anthers or leaf bases) to form a distinct, often different-shaped structure.
 
Figure A.  Five petals are fused to form a funnel shaped corolla. (Calystegia sepium)
 
Figure B.  Pairs of stem leaves are fused at their bases.
(Eupatorium perfoliatum)

 

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