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caudex (plural: caudices) is a form of
stem morphology appearing as a persistent, spheroid enlargement (frequently
woody, and non-
photosynthetic) of the
root crown or stem axis of an otherwise
herbaceous stem. Caudices may extend below ground. This structure commonly appears in (but isn't limited to) plants adapted to
xeric environments, and functions as a water storage organ. Some trees, such as
Eucalyptus camaldulensis, also have a caudex, as an adaptation to ecosystems where periodic (natural) fires are common.
Caudiciform describes plants having a caudex. Some notable caudiciformic genera:
Adenia (family
Passifloraceae),
Beaucarnea (family
Ruscaceae),
Jatropha (family
Euphorbiaceae) and
Pachyrhizus (family
Fabaceae).
Etymology
Latin caudex, n.; tree trunk.
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