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Head
A dense cluster of stalkless (sessile) or nearly stalkless flowers that arise from a common point.

Herb
A plant whose above-ground stem does not survive the winter. A non-woody plant.

Herbaceous
Having the character of a herb.

Hirsute
Covered with long straight, rather coarse hairs. See pubescence drawings.

Hirtellous
Finely hirsute.

Hispid
Covered with rigid or bristly hairs. Feels rough to the touch. See pubescence drawings.

Hypanthium
Compound structure made up of the basal portions of the calyx, corolla, and stamens.