phyllopodium

noun

phyllopodium

noun

Etymology From phyllo- + -podium.

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Biology, Botany, Natural sciences The part of the stipe that is proximal or basal of the articulation (joint) and remains attached to the rhizome after the frond has detached from the articulation.

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