Scabrule
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scabrule is a noun meaning (botany) Short, stiff projections or hairs which give a stem or leaf a rough texture, at least in one direction.
Meaning
(botany) Short, stiff projections or hairs which give a stem or leaf a rough texture, at least in one direction.
Example Sentences
Rare specimens will have one or more leaves covered adaxially with tiny scabrules, which provide a rough texture to the leaf.
Word Forms
- scabrules
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scrag, scabredity, scab, scurf, scruff, scrog.
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