Definition of radicle

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Radicle (n.) The rudimentary stem of a plant which supports the cotyledons in the seed, and from which the root is developed downward; the stem of the embryo; the caulicle..

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Rootlet :: Rootlet (n.) A radicle; a little root.
Exorhizous :: Exorhizous (a.) Having a radicle which is not inclosed by the cotyledons or plumule; of or relating to an exorhiza.
Caulicle :: Caulicle (n.) A short caulis or stem, esp. the rudimentary stem seen in the embryo of seed; -- otherwise called a radicle..
Centrifugal :: Centrifugal (a.) Having the radicle turned toward the sides of the fruit, as some embryos..
Cotyledon :: Cotyledon (n.) A leaf borne by the caulicle or radicle of an embryo; a seed leaf.
Radicle :: Radicle (n.) The rudimentary stem of a plant which supports the cotyledons in the seed, and from which the root is developed downward; the stem of the embryo; the caulicle..
Antitropous :: Antitropous (a.) At the extremity most remote from the hilum, as the embryo, or inverted with respect to the seed, as the radicle..
Superior :: Superior (a.) Pointing toward the apex of the fruit; ascending; -- said of the radicle.
Plumule :: Plumule (n.) The first bud, or gemmule, of a young plant; the bud, or growing point, of the embryo, above the cotyledons. See Illust. of Radicle..
Radiculose :: Radiculose (a.) Producing numerous radicles, or rootlets..
Suspensoria :: Suspensor (n.) The cord which suspends the embryo; and which is attached to the radicle in the young state; the proembryo.
Radicle :: Radicle (n.) A rootlet; a radicel.
Endorhizous :: Endorhizous (a.) Having the radicle of the embryo sheathed by the cotyledon, through which the embryo bursts in germination, as in many monocotyledonous plants..
Radicule :: Radicule (n.) A radicle.
Centripetal :: Centripetal (a.) Having the radicle turned toward the axis of the fruit, as some embryos..
Notorhizal :: Notorhizal (a.) Having the radicle of the embryo lying against the back of one of the cotyledons; incumbent.
Tigella :: Tigella (n.) That part of an embryo which represents the young stem; the caulicle or radicle.
Homotropous :: Homotropous (a.) Having the radicle of the seed directed towards the hilum.
Incumbent :: Incumbent (a.) Leaning or resting; -- said of anthers when lying on the inner side of the filament, or of cotyledons when the radicle lies against the back of one of them..
Exorhiza :: Exorhiza (n.) A plant Whose radicle is not inclosed or sheathed by the cotyledons or plumule.
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