11. It is spherical to oval-shaped, is solitary and lacks a mucilaginous envelope. 12. Most species of portulaca have mucilaginous , often acidic ( malic acid ) stems and foliage. 13. The colleters ( groups or tufts of mucilaginous secretory hairs ) present in the leaf axils. 14. I made a redirect for mucilaginous . 15. This mucilaginous vegetable is usually cooked first, and other ingredients added once the desired consistency is reached. 16. It has a mucilaginous ( somewhat " slimy " ) texture, similar to okra, when cooked. 17. The generic name comes from mucilaginous fluid which can be removed from the tubers when they are crushed. 18. While soaking, the seeds develop a mucilaginous coating that gives chia-based beverages a distinctive gel texture. 19. Other resinous products in their natural condition are a mix with gum or mucilaginous substances and known as gum resins. 20. Upon absorbing water, the clear, colorless, mucilaginous gel that forms increases in volume by tenfold or more.
