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Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.

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  1. a. Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.
  2. a. Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind.
  3. adj. (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem
  4. 1. (Bot.) Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through. 2. (Zoöl.) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind.
  5. Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said ofleaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.
  6. s. (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem