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Subquadrangular   [ Botany ]
Synonym: Sub-square

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

     
  Imperfectly or less than completely quadrangular.  
     
[Formed by the prefix "Sub-" meaning partly, somewhat  + "Quadrangular" meaning having the shape of a quadrangle]
 


 Cross section of a subquadrangular 
stem of Harrisia jusbertii

Sub-quadrangular represent  the shape of a plant organ (especially a stem)   having four angles in cross section, and consequently four sides, but not having the perfect shape of a quadrangle.
     

 


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