1. Having no visible stem or a very short stem that is mostly hidden by leaves; appearing to grow directly from the ground.
Usage: botanical term; commonly used in plant description

Examples

• The dandelion is an acaulescent plant with leaves that radiate from the base.
• Many acaulescent wildflowers bloom in spring meadows.
• The acaulescent rosette of the plantain makes it easy to identify.
• Acaulescent plants often have their growing points protected near ground level.
• The primrose exhibits an acaulescent growth habit in its early stages.