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Ellipsoidal: Elliptical in cross section, three-dimensionally

Elliptical: Having the form of an ellipse, oblong-rounded with round ends, two-dimensionally

Elongate: Lengthened

Endemic: Restricted to a particular geographic area; with narrow or limited distribution

Ephemeral: Seasonal; short-lived

Epidermis: Outer, protective layer of the stem, leaf, or root

Epiphyte: A plant growing on another plant, for support but not nourishment; compare geophyte, lithophytes ex. Latin for from, and in the authority citation following a scientific name indicating the person who actually published the name; for example, Opuntia ciribe Engelmann ex J. M. Coulter 1896, a synonym of Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Engelmann) F. M. Knuth 1935, means that John Coulter actually published the name 0. ciribe in 1896 but attributed it to George Engelmann

Exserted: Projecting beyond the surrounding structure

Extrafloral: Outside the flower
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