1. Stem base densely clothed in fibrous remnant sheaths. 茎基部密被的纤维状残余鞘覆盖。
2. Roots fibrous, without rhizome. Inflorescence rather short; usually 5 flowers per umbellule. Fruit spines straight, covering ribs and furrows. 纤维状的根，没有根状茎。花序相当短；通常每小伞形花序5花。果刺直，覆盖棱和棱槽。
3. A fibrous, membranous, or fatty sheath that encloses an organ or part, such as the sac surrounding the kidney or the fibrous tissues that surround a joint. 被膜，囊似纤维的，呈膜状或含很多脂肪的套，内包有一个器官或部位，如包裹着肾的囊或包裹着一个关节的纤维状组织。
英英解释
adj.
1. having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
2. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
