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| Situated below and close to another structure, such as a leaf, branch or flower. That is, to underlie another structure. For example, stem leaves often subtend flowering branches or individual flowers. (For other examples, see bract and scale.) | ||
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A. Leafy
bracts
subtending
axillary
inflorescences |
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