GLOSSARY

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Abortion. Imperfect development or non-development of an organ or part.

Acuminate. Gradually tapering to the apex. Page [xii.]

Acute. Terminating with a sharp angle. Page [xii.]

Alternate. Said of leaves, branches, buds, etc., scattered singly along the stem; not opposite.

Androgynous. Composed of both staminate and pistillate flowers.

Anterior. The front side of a flower, remote from the axis of inflorescence.