Monstrose

Monstrosity [ Botany ]
Also: Monstruosity or Forma mostruosa
Adjective: Monstrose, Monstrous or Mostruosus
Synonym: Freak

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	A mutation that deviate greatly in appearance or structure from the normal characteristic of a plant (stems, spines, flowers, etc), frequently referred to an abnormal uncoordinated form of vegetative growth, often with random production of differentiated organs, resulting in loss of normal growth habit.

For example a plant with a multitude or condensed lateral proliferation or of club-like stem without leaves or spines. Such monstrous form could suddenly appear in every plant and completely change their form.

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