Definition

Describing a plant whose stems do not have leaves.

Example

The nudicaul plant stood out in the garden because its stems were completely bare.

Conversation

Have you seen that plant in the garden that looks so unusual?

Yeah, I noticed it too! It has such nudicaul stems without any leaves.

I wonder how it even survives like that.

It’s interesting, isn’t it? Nature has some really unique adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nudicaul is formed from "nudus" (meaning naked) and "caulis" (meaning stem or stalk). The word describes a plant that has a naked or bare stem, without leaves.

Memory Tip

Think of a plant with a 'naked' ('nudus') 'stem' ('caulis') — that's why nudicaul refers to a plant with a bare stem.

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