← Glossary Morphology basal Located at or arising from the base of a plant or structure. Basal leaves grow from the base of the stem at ground level. Plants Using This Term (5) Convallaria majalis — Lily of the Valley Sanguinaria canadensis — Bloodroot Taraxacum officinale — Common Dandelion Viola pubescens — Downy Yellow Violet Viola sororia — Common Blue Violet Related Terms achene acuminate alternate annual axillary berry biennial bract calyx capsule cauline clasping cordate corolla crenate cyme cypsela deciduous dentate drupe entire evergreen glaucous inflorescence lanceolate ligulate lobed opposite ovary palmate panicle pappus pedicel perennial petiole pinnate pubescent raceme rachis rhizome rosette sepal serrate sessile silique spadix spathe spatulate stamen succulent taproot ternate thallus trifoliate umbel undulate whorled