Lähihaarat
Lähihaarat is a term used in Finnish plant morphology to describe a growth habit in which lateral branches arise relatively close to the base of the plant, producing a compact, bushy silhouette. The name derives from the Finnish elements lähi meaning near or close and haarat meaning branches.
In practical terms, lähihaarat refers to plants that show short internodes and prolific branching near ground
Ecologically, a lähihaara-dominated architecture can influence light capture, microclimate within the plant’s foliage, and interactions with
While lähihaarat is primarily a descriptive morphological term rather than a taxonomic category, it helps describe