Ocrea
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ocrea is a noun meaning (botany) A sheath around a plant stem forming from the stipule of a leaf and extending above the point of insertion of the leaf.
Meaning
(botany) A sheath around a plant stem forming from the stipule of a leaf and extending above the point of insertion of the leaf.
Word Forms
- ocreas
- ocreae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ochrea, coleoptile, sheath, leafsheath, coleorhiza, bursicle.
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