Pseudopetiole
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudopetiole is a noun meaning (botany) The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
Meaning
(botany) The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
More Meanings
- (botany) A petiole-like constriction of the lamina or similar organ (such as a phyllode or phylloclade).
- (botany) The morphologically distinct proximal section of a petiole to which stipules are attached.
Word Forms
- pseudopetioles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petiolule, petiole, petiolus, mesopodium, stalk, ligule.
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