noun
caudex
Caudex (noun) means a swollen part of a woody plant's stem, branch or root, usually used to store water.
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A swollen part of a woody plant's stem, branch or root, usually used to store water.
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Etymology
Caudex comes from Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.
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What is the meaning of caudex?
"caudex" (noun) means a swollen part of a woody plant's stem, branch or root, usually used to store water.
What is another word for caudex?
Other words for "caudex" include stock.
