basal

adj. of the base, at or forming the base

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Adjective
1. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
(synonym) radical
(classification) botany, phytology
2. serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
(synonym) base
(similar) basic
3. of primary importance; "basic truths"
(synonym) basic, primary
(similar) essential

adj. basal

adj. basal