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Plants perennial [annual], on rock or terrestrial, of small (rarely large) stature. Stems compact to creeping, branched or unbranched, dictyostelic, bearing

and - ella, diminutive suffix, alluding to the forest habitat and small stature Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on page 221. Mentioned on

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and rounded axillary buds. The two species otherwise differ markedly in stature, vestiture, and in the nature of the bracts. In G. spinosa the bracteoles

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about 30 species, are perennial, broad-leaved plants of relatively small stature, native to tropical or subtropical forests in South America, Africa, southeast

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invasive. 'Crispa' is one of the more popular cultivars and is shorter in stature (less than 1 m) than the rest of the species. None. None. window.proper

teeth. Variety exaltatus differs from the other two varieties primarily in stature. Complex hybrids with C. cuneatus var. ramulosus, C. divergens, and C. sonomensis

Isnardia are popular aquarium plants due to their aquatic nature and small stature. Several superfluous generic names have been proposed for this section,

Santamour Jr. 1986). The sycamores are known for their great size, imposing stature, smooth and light-colored bark, and tolerance of pruning. The trichomes

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Glaux, and Mertensia. Plants included herein vary considerably both in stature from diminutive plants a few centimeters to very large ones to more than

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Mentioned on page 620, 628. Shrubs, small (on only specimen with indication of stature), branches ± weeping. Stems: twigs: new growth densely white-tomentose,

Tolmiea diplomenziesii differs from T. menziesii in its usually smaller stature, with less well-developed rosettes, the cauline leaves distinctly longer

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species from Dade and Broward counties, Florida, are typically smaller in stature than those from the Florida Keys. It is not known if this dwarfism is purely

Schoenocaulon texanum is peculiarly dependent upon annual rainfall. Plants of small stature but average bulb size can be readily distinguished as the products of one

Okla., S.C., Tenn., Tex., Va. Symplocos tinctoria exhibits variation in stature, leaf size, and indument that has been used to recognize infraspecific taxa:

Indies (Greater Antilles) Lepanthopsis melanantha is recognized by its small stature and shoots with ciliate sheaths with dilated mouths; a relatively short

considered Amelanchier gaspensis to be perplexing because it varies much in stature and habit, as well as in leaf outline and dentition. The leaves suggest

Arctic regions Montia fontana displays a multitude of forms varying in stature, leaf shape, and seed size. Segregate species, varieties, and subspecies

decimated in eastern North America. The species is distinguished by its small stature, crisped leaves when dry, thin-walled smooth cells, and abundant laminal

var. moranii Ertter & Reveal, which may be distinguished by its compact stature (to 0.5 dm), densely villous basal stipules 2–4 mm, decumbent stems 2–7

seeds, and from E. brachycarpum (sect. Xerolobium, n = 12) by their smaller stature and numerous leaf, flower, and seed characters. None. Epilobium foliosum

velutinum is distinguished from most species in Brachytheciaceae by a small stature, narrow, more or less falcate leaves that usually spread from their bases

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alpine sites tend to be depauperate and may approximate the diminutive stature and reduced inflorescences of P. tschuktschorum. Other minor morphological

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mostly at mid seta. In various parts of North America, plants of more robust stature occur. They were described at the level of variety (var. barnesii, var.

areas Species 2 (1 in flora). Globulinella can be recognized by its small stature, spathulate or oval leaves with broadly rounded, cucullate apex, and strong

American species have been transferred. Because of their relatively small stature and tendency to produce loosely spiciform arrays of heads, gnaphaliums sometimes

Subspecies 3 (3 in the flora). Crepis bakeri is generally recognized by the low stature, dense rosettes of pinnately lobed leaves with coarsely dentate lobes, tomentose

Iowa to southeastern Alberta. Lilium philadelphicum is highly variable in stature, leaf size and arrangement, flower color, and fruit length, and it is this

leaf pubescence in axillary tufts. It is also barely glandular, has tall stature, usually exfoliating bark, pale gray bark on twigs to 5 mm diam., 20 stamens

Nev., N.Mex., Oreg., Utah, Wash., Wyo. Iliamna rivularis is variable in stature, pubescence, and leaf characters. Plants of Idaho and Wyoming with distally

(3 in the flora). Pyrrocoma hirta is recognized by its relatively short stature, villous, glandular-stipitate stems, lanceolate, coarsely serrate leaves

related to the eastern Asian species of the genus; it is quite variable in stature, indument, leaf size and shape, and inflorescence structure. Plants of the

and R. W. Sanders (1991). Because of their generally small and slender stature and their predictable growth form, they make elegant horticultural subjects

root systems and rarely peeling epidermis, vary greatly in the habit and stature, degree of clumping, degree of branching, and mode of perennation. The various

ser. Apricae. The present treatment reflects the substantial variation in stature, habit, leaf size, shape and venosity, indumentum, inflorescence size, and

infrequently collected due to its inconspicuous nature. Its small delicate stature, smooth calyptra, and usually flexuous-curved seta distinguish it from Ptychomitrium

(w Siberia) Physcomitrella patens is fairly variable in leaf shape and stature. The species is similar to Aphanorrhegma, with which it is broadly sympatric

Wyo., Asia Dicranoweisia crispula is an extremely variable species. In stature the plants vary 1–6 cm, while the leaf length varies 1–3.5 mm. The capsules

have been called C. griseus var. horizontalis McMinn; they retain their stature under cultivation. Putative hybrids with C. dentatus have been named C.

and B. careyana may hybridize profusely, producing mostly plants with the stature of B. careyana and with the relatively short, brick-red ray corollas of

The Starr County, Texas, plants of subsp. protamericana are smaller in stature than those seen in Mexican populations but appear to belong to this wild

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distinguished from other species of Neckera in the flora area by its small stature and ovate to obovate stem leaves; distribution is limited to eastern North

differs from the most common morphotype of K. praelonga in its more robust stature and simple branches. In addition, the branch leaves of K. oregana are usually

subsp. richardsoniana is easily distinguished by its relatively short stature, dense, white indument, and deep red corollas. It is known only from western

persistent coarse fibers coating the bulb and in its comparatively diminutive stature. It may be confused with C. grandiflorum, which also has membranous bulb

Wash. In the genus, plants of Brotherella roellii are those of smallest stature in North America. It is the only autoicous species, thus sporophytes are

N.Dak., S.Dak., Wis., Eurasia Tephroseris palustris varies greatly in stature and in distribution and persistence of tomentum. The variations have been

north-central Texas. He noted that var. strigosa is distinguishable by its shorter stature, stems frequently branched, somewhat flexuous, distally strigose to strigose-hirsute

justify their recognition as a collective taxon, even though their reduced stature may become genetically fixed in each instance. (Variety alpina, recognized

it is polymorphic at the extremes of its range; however, differences in stature, size, and trunk characteristics are not of a magnitude to warrant taxonomic

characters. Barneby and Twisselmann placed major emphasis on habit and stature, including the position of the primary dichotomy of the plant and the location

unusual morphological feature that may be a result of the reduction in plant stature and habit possibly associated with its xeric alpine habitat. None. Kelseya

indistinguishable from each other (Greene 1980, 1984). Plants of short stature and short inflorescences, growing in the north, have been referred to as

population. It is sometimes confused with C. schizotricha, but the two differ in stature, lobing of the leaves and bracts, bract coloration, and inflation of the

three distinct races from Greenland, distinguished by minor differences in stature and branching of the plants, width of cauline leaf segments, and indument

and bean fields of the midwestern United States, dwarfing var. viridis in stature. None. None. "decumbent" is not a number."elongated" is not a number.window

is the smallest species of the genus in the flora area; the diminutive stature coupled with papillose stems and branches is distinctive. The species is

coastal environments such as margins of estuaries are usually smaller in stature, with smaller morphological features than interior desert plants; plants

Va. Silphium confertifolium has persistent basal leaves and a diminutive stature that is due to environmental variation; it is best included in S. asteriscus

, Calif., Colo., Idaho, Nev., N.Mex., Utah, Wash., Wyo. Because of its stature and showy flowers, var. palmeri is seeded widely in the western United States

have been called C. thyrsiflorus var. repens McMinn; they retain their stature under cultivation. Named hybrids include C. ×regius (Jepson) McMinn (C.

Huachuca mountains of Arizona. It is recognized by the relatively short stature, obovate, coarsely and irregularly serrate leaves, erose-ciliate phyllaries

bracteoles it was placed within the Pusillae by P. C. Standley (1916). The erect stature, coupled with distinctive spreading-ascending and stiff (at least in dried

coastal populations of var. edule approach montane forms of var. macounii in stature, head size, and involucre pubescence. Some of the variation in var. edule

northern Arkansas, Illinois, and western Indiana. It may be similar in stature and general appearance to Heterotheca villosa var. minor and var. villosa

Idaho, Oreg., Wash. Crepis barbigera is recognized by its relatively tall stature, deeply pinnately lobed leaves, tomentulose stems, and phyllaries with coarse

probably contributed to the origins of some of the clones of A. rosea with low stature and low numbers of flowering heads that are found in Arizona, Colorado,

differs in its larger flowers, more open inflorescence, and more robust stature. Both species are heavily farinose and have homostylous flowers. The efarinose

Md., Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Pa., R.I., Tenn., Va. The shorter stature, tiny outer sepals on cleistogamous flowers, and horizontal rootstocks distinguish

pulvinata (R. J. Bayer 1989e), as evidenced by its comparatively short stature and relatively low number of relatively large heads. None. None. window

one of the more distinctive members of Crocanthemum because of its short stature, basal rosettes, relatively large leaves, nonrevolute leaf margins, and

level, e.g., tetraploids, octoploids, and decaploids tend to be short in stature with small leaves. Hexaploids are less predictable. They range from short

varieties and forms of Silene antirrhina noted above were named on the basis of stature and flower color, but none appear to be worthy of recognition. The species

N. mexicana can form extensive clones and, although somewhat larger in stature than N. mexicana, they closely resemble that less agressive parent and could

var. europaea from a single locality in Norway. These plants are short in stature, like plants of C. scirpoidea subsp. scirpoidea from alpine habitats, and

Maycock and J. B. Matthews 1966). The largest of the dominant willows of tree stature, var. alaxensis and Salix planifolia were ca. 5 m tall and 20 cm in diameter

available, some with striped culms and leaves, others with greatly reduced stature and leaf size suitable for bonsai culture or hedging. The tangled branch

with its very hairy young twigs, leaves, and inflorescence branches, low stature, long thorns, large flowers, and yellow to orange pomes. Indumentum is the

are reported from Alaska, and much material from that area is reduced in stature and with smaller flowers than typical of American plants. In most cases

xeric) areas tend to be strongly rhizomatous, colonial, and smaller in stature, and to possess smaller leaves (commonly recognized as M. cerifera var.

differ considerably from the wild type described above, varying widely in stature and in coloration of both ray and disc corollas. Some plants in cultivation

Map Calif. Lasthenia minor is variable; coastal plants tend to have lower stature and broader leaves and tend to flower later in the year. Inland populations

rather dense, shiny mats with many crowded sympodial branches. Its robust stature and the frequent presence of sporophytes with rough setae often allow for

and/or ecological variant of H. crassifolia, but because of its smaller stature and features it is maintained here as a separate species. Additional studies

related and sympatric species. Larger fruit size and staminode length, low stature and sprawling habit, and persistent abaxial leaf indument differentiate

area of their work. Although the three species in Cnestrum are of small stature, they intergrade with the taller species of Cynodontium through the medium

following features have been used (with variable success) to separate the taxa: stature, bark color, leaf length and vestiture, fruit dimensions and vestiture,

once-geniculate awns, more densely pubescent paleas, and generally smaller stature; from A. scribneri in its shorter, blunter calluses and more abundant lemma

Features that best characterize ser. Parvifoliae are relatively small stature, rather glandular plants, relatively small, more or less unlobed leaves

woodlands. Elevation: 0–200 m. Generated Map Legacy Map Ala., Fla., Ga. Short-statured plants of Ceanothus microphyllus with ovate-elliptic leaves, evident venation

humilis is known only from Washington County. It is recognized by its low stature (mostly 4–8 cm) and rounded habit, villosulous vestiture, small, toothed

associated with other plant species. The alpine plants are greatly reduced in stature. None. Castilleja pallescens var. inverta, Castilleja pallescens var. pallescens

differs in having three well-developed awns and being, usually, shorter in stature. Both species have involute blades with a characteristic tuft of cobwebby

is characterized by its annual duration, autogamous reproduction, small stature, commonly purplish color, regularly ovate, short-petiolate leaves with shallowly

1949; Gu C. Z. and S. A. Spongberg 2003b); it is distinguished by its short stature (rarely exceeding 2 m), abundantly thorny branches, small leaf blades (1–2

derived. Betula kenaica differs from B. papyrifera primarily in its smaller stature and in its smaller, blunter-tipped, more coarsely and regularly serrate

in the flora. As recognized here, S. muehlenbergii is quite variable in stature and achene size and sculpturing. In the United States, occasional plants

and Q. dumosa var. elegantula (Greene) Jepson. Variable in leaf form and stature, those intermediates form extensive populations and are probably best disposed

timberline in the mountains. It differs from D. californica in its shorter stature, usually densely pilose foliage, short, erect pedicels, and the usually

tend to curl when dry, and from A. parishii subsp. parishii in its smaller stature, glabrous or shortly hairy sheath margins, and densely hairy paleas. None

acuminata and other species. The typical form is recognized by its short stature, narrow pinnately lobed, tomentulose leaves, stems with 3–10 heads, and

pulchella/A. media. Antennaria parvifolia is characterized by relatively short stature and relatively small numbers of relatively large heads. The epithet parvifolia

salt marshes in San Diego County, (Lawhead 32, SD, UC). It is similar in stature and inflorescence characters to L. ramosissimum but differs in having longer

subjulaceum appears closely related to S. rivulare. Its smaller, more compact stature, and the consistently larger, often lighter colored capsules that are usually

base. Some collections from Yosemite National Park are remarkably large in stature, with dark green leaves that become nearly black when dry. They may represent

pseudorupestris but are here included in var. saxicola on the basis of stature. Plants from southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon combine features

parviflora. Collinsia wrightii and C. parviflora differ most evidently in plant stature and corolla size; C. wrightii is generally more diminutive. The large-flowered

are borne axillary or in leafy clusters. The species differ otherwise in stature, A. laciniata being a dwarf plant up to 30 cm and with small leaves, A.

difficult to distinguish. Prenanthes serpentaria is generally smaller in stature, has more elongate, pinnately lobed leaves with rounded sinuses, more sparsely

Lake Tahoe, which provide the high-elevation extreme, combine the smaller stature of D. lactea and the glandular-septate stem bases of D. hansenii; their

occasionally even golden, coloration. Conocarpus erectus is extremely variable in stature; some plants form low-growing and almost prostrate shrubs, whereas others

California. It differs from the closely related A. californica by its shorter stature, wider leaf lobes, and larger heads. None. None. window.propertiesFromH

correlated, however, and specimens referable to var. alpinus vary greatly in stature and flower size, so the two forms scarcely merit formal recognition. None

and adjacent southwestern Montana. This taxon is recognized by its low stature and phyllaries with recurved apices. None. None. "[" is not declared as

Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia are purportedly relatively shorter in stature and bear shorter pedicels and smaller capsules than most plants of Gratiola

primarily on the shorter leaves of subsp. wyomingensis, its usually shorter stature, and its shorter flowering branches that are retained from year to year

Fritillaria occurs in North America. It is distinguished from Lilium by smaller stature and shorter perianth parts (to ca. 4 cm), and by a small bulb usually consisting

show no evidence of hybridization. Their differences in growth habit and stature are evident in the field. Molecular data (Whipple et al. [in press]) confirm

leaves. Similar, also rare, plants from southern Manitoba have pink anthers. Stature and leaf size and shape in both of these place them outside the range of

arrangement. The similarities with E. anagallidifolium include the small stature, small, obtuse, and subentire leaves, and long pedicels in fruit; however

widest geographic range of any North American sedge. Plants vary in color, stature, length of spikes, length, shape, and degree of overlap of periginia, and

as separate species. The differences between the two in growth habit and stature are evident in the field; they are not always evident on herbarium specimens

hairs on the corolla lobes than var. echioides, usually is much shorter in stature, and sometimes has whitish leaves due to the dense hispido-strigose hairs;

(usually 700–1000 m) in the southern Appalachians. The generally small stature of these hybrids is misleading and encourages the label of bona fide L.

depressions and L. michauxii on the bank. Among its close relatives, its small stature, broad petals, and consistently oblanceolate leaves with undulate margins

plants to 2 m along with dwarf plants (C. Parker, pers. comm.). Their tall stature cannot be accounted for by habitat alone. The possibility that the complex

and E. wrightii; it can be distinguished from E. wrightii by its larger stature, shorter and less petaloid involucral gland appendages, and early abscising

It is most similar to P. aspera, which differs in its generally smaller stature, more hirsute stems, leaves that are hispid abaxially, proximal leaves usually

and J. R. Shevock 2004). The species is easy to identify by its robust stature, leaves longer than 3 mm, and light green to whitish color. The usually

Newfoundland, has been distinguished on the basis of its relatively shorter stature (mostly 3–15 cm) and greater ratio of peduncle to leafy-stem lengths (stems

Although most similar to C. rubicundula, C. lacera is somewhat smaller in stature and flower size. It is also easily confused with yellow-flowered populations

is very rare farther south in Wyoming. It is distinguished by its small stature, small heads, and linear-oblanceolate leaves with many hairs and usually

Idaho. It is considered endangered in Oregon. It is recognized by its large stature, glabrous herbage, and very large heads. It is most closely related to P

dwarf most closely related to subsp. viridis and differing in its lower stature, undivided (non-two-fid) bracts, fewer flowers, and less conspicuous, appressed

pink anthers, proportionately narrower and more elongate leaves, and lower stature. None. None. window.propertiesFromHigherTaxa=[{"rank":"series","name":"Crataegus

Prenanthes sagittata is similar to P. alata; it differs in its somewhat smaller stature, heads in narrower and more elongate arrays, and longer calyculi. The ranges

Map Idaho, Mont., Wyo. Pyrrocoma integrifolia is recognized by its short stature, entire leaves with undulate margins, and densely ciliate phyllaries. R

Erigeron vreelandii is similar to E. speciosus in its perennial duration, tall stature, subclasping, spreading leaves nearly even-sized up the stems, corymbiform

the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where var. trachygonum is reduced in stature and resembles the larger, mid-elevation expressions of var. subscaposum

Subspecies viridis is similar to subsp. hickmanii but is generally smaller in stature, more greenish than grayish green, and has smaller leaves and a more open

inflorescences vary in color from entirely greenish to white or yellowish, and the stature of the plants is also variable, trending from moderate and compact in grasslands

species is recognized by its annual duration (without rhizomes), reduced stature and leaf size, and short, but broad-limbed, corollas with autogamous fertilization

in a boggy meadow in Washington County, Oregon, commenting on their tall stature and unusual habitat. D. D. Keck (1945) recognized P. hesperius, distinguishing

differs morphologically from O. pilosella by having consistently shorter stature and smaller flowers, is self-compatible, and does not form a monophyletic

extensively displayed in Texas specimens with stems and leaves of low stature. Undulations in the leaf base proximal to the limb may give the appearance

Lincoln, and Nye counties, Nevada. The California populations have a smaller stature than those in Nevada, and phylogenetic analysis indicated that the species

Plants of Erythranthe tilingii are characterized by their relatively low stature and stems arising from a system of thin rhizomes and producing mostly one

West Indies (Jamaica) The diploid Ludwigia microcarpa has the smallest stature, leaves, flowers, fruits, and fewest seeds (ca. 10–20) per capsule of any

highly polymorphic, forming distinct local races. Variation in duration, stature, branching, development of the sepal keel, petal color, and bract size are

coast P. lucida Fernald & Weath., but there are many plants of intermediate stature. None. None. "decumbent" is not a number.window.propertiesFromHigherTaxa=[{"rank":"genus"

Mexico (Sonora), in Europe Erythranthe guttata is markedly variable in stature, leaf shape, vestiture, flower size, and the separation distance between

scattered variants extremely reduced in size, leaves, flowers, and overall stature appear to be at the lower limits of the species rather than taxonomically

dioicous), and occur in an hyperoceanic area known for taxon variants of large stature, it is best taken as a large form of B. recurvirostrum. Bryoerythrophyllum

which it often grows in near-sympatry in alpine areas, it is of notably low stature, often less than 15 cm, and has subentire leaves and capsules rarely exceeding

species of Poa by its spreading, capillary branches, long pedicels, short stature, small spikelets, and glabrous calluses. Bulbiferous plants are known only

combination with the large flowers (corollas and mature calyces) and tall stature. Plants from scattered collections are much shorter than normal but have

with as many as 40 leaves. Plants in open chaparral are usually of small stature with compact inflorescences and the ascending leaves are undulate on the

, Colo., Nev., N.Mex., Utah. Eriogonum racemosum is highly variable in stature, the presence of leaflike bracts in the inflorescences, the size and shape

1967). Epilobium hirsutum exceeds almost all other species of the genus in stature, so its size, very large flowers, and densely villous aspect make it easy

The principal variation within Crataegus reverchonii is between smaller-statured, smaller-leaved, smaller-fruited, more-styled, xeromorphic plants of the

of subsp. pratensis in their primarily extravaginal branching, shorter stature, wide, flat blades, short, stout panicles with fewer branches, larger spikelets

Novaya Zemlya); it is mainly high-arctic. It is characterized by its small stature and large heads with white to yellowish cream ligules. None. None. "broad"

is generally easily distinguished by its relatively small flowers, its stature, its wine-red inflorescence axis, calyx, and buds, its fleshy taproot and

and location of widest part of leaf are somewhat variable, as is plant stature, some forms appearing mature at 1–2 m. W. W. Eggleston collected a distinctive

part 3). Plants from alpine sites in California are, in spite of smaller stature and often smaller floral parts, Minuartia stricta. Colorado populations

Florida have been recognized as var. carteri, based on their less robust stature and greener, less conspicuous inflorescences (R. R. Smith and D. B. Ward

consist of wide morphological diversity involving leaf size and shape, stature, pubescence, and flower size. Some of these variants may have evolved independently

Castilleja glandulifera is distinguished from C. viscidula by its taller stature, longer corolla beak, and more deeply divided leaves and bracts with linear

submollis, though quite similar to C. mollis, differs in its distribution, stature, petiole glandularity, stamen number, and greater thorniness. The typical

obovate, lobes absent, and margins finely toothed. Extreme variation in stature suggests the existence of at least two forms; in the herbarium they cannot

Three subspecies have been recognized within Silene repens on the basis of stature and the development of purple pigment in the calyx. Northern populations

the latter is normally readily distinguished by its pink flowers; taller stature; long, narrow, many-flowered inflorescences; and fusiform fruiting calyces

Newfoundland approach P. verna in their more elongate caudex branches and shorter stature. None. None. "dm" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this

within Potentilla pensylvanica, especially regarding vestiture and plant stature. J. Soják (1987c) has described several varieties, all Eurasian except var

beginning student of the genus. In some ways it closely resembles a small-statured T. cuneatum. As T. underwoodii continues to expand after flowering, it

where they become large shrubs or small trees. Plants of similar range, stature, and leaf size, but with a more nearly truncate leaf base and suborbicular

such as Alnus, Betula, and Salix grow to a stature of 1--5 m on such sites. Low shrub tundra (shrub stature 40--60 cm) ecosystems are common on rolling

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of plants, not just those of interest to the gardener or physician. The stature of Linnaeus had grown significantly in the eyes of his fellow naturalists