adjective.
Growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis.
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adjective.
especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem
adjective.
(of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground
Word Usage
"Linnæus, Flora Suecica, 789, says that the flowers of it which have perfect corolla and full scent often bear no seed, but that the later 'cauline' blossoms, without petals, are fertile."