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Function, position, and parts of the plants used
| Function | Position | Part |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetative | Hypogeal | Roots/tubers/rhizomes |
| Bulbs | ||
| Epigeal | Stem/turion/branches | |
| Bark | ||
| Aerial part | ||
| Leaves | ||
| Young shoots/gemmas | ||
| Basal rosette | ||
| Reproductive | Inflorescences | |
| Flowers/flower buds | ||
| Fruits/pseudofruits | ||
| Seeds | ||
| Other | Resin/sap/latex |
