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Debilis

/DEB-ih-lis/
🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate

Also known as: debile

A growth habit epithet describing a plant with weak, slender, feeble stems unable to support themselves. Appears as debilis (both genders).

Etymology

From Latin debilis, meaning "weak" or "feeble," from de- (without) + habilis (capable).

Example

Vicia debilis and Stellaria debilis both have the characteristically weak, trailing stems the epithet describes — plants that drape over neighbours rather than standing independently.

Example Plant

🌿Epilobium debile

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