phyllode

noun

phyllode

noun

Etymology From Latin phyllodium, from Ancient Greek φυλλώδης (phullṓdēs, “resembling a leaf”).

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Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resembles and functions as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.

Related terms
phylloclade

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