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In botany, the angle between leaf and stem (4)

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I believe the answer is:

root

(Other definitions for root that I've seen before include "Reptile" , "Organ that anchors plants in the ground" , "Basic source or origin" , "Origin; eg, carrot" , "Rummage for plant base" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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