****  A **** Accrescent: becomes larger after flowering. Acuminate: See Fig. Al Adanate: joined by organ of a different kind. Adaxial: facing axis/apex. Amplexicaul: clasping the stem. Anastomising: joining up to form loops. Anthers: top of stamen containing pollen. Antrorse: directed towards apex, forward pointing. Apex: top, end, tip. Apiculate/us: small broad point at apex tip. Appressed: pressed close, but not united. Aristate: awned. See Fig. A2 Attenuated: gradually tapering. Auriculate: small ear like projections, at base of leaves. Axillary: arising in the axil of leaf or bract.

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