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Lenticel

Chris — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:53:37 +0000

(lěn’tĭ-sěl’)
Raised pore on the surface of bark, which provides access for air to the inner tissues.

image source: wlcutler

Chris — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:02:30 +0000

Branches, secondary. Never directly from the trunk but from other branches.

image source: glennharper

Chris — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:07:49 +0000

A corymb is similar to a panicle with the same branching structure, but with the lower flowers having longer stems, thus creating a flatter top.

Chris — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:37:16 +0000

Habit – The growth form of a plant, comprising its size, shape, texture and orientation.

Chris — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:29:45 +0000

The pollen-bearing organ of a flower, each stamen consisting of a filament (stem) and anther which contains the pollen.

Chris — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:18:29 +0000

pet·i·ole [pet-ee-ohl]

The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.

Swiss Chard – Petiole source: eflon (Flickr)

Chris — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:02:51 +0000

Female reproductive structure of a flower, composed of an ovule-containing ovary at the base, one or more pollen-receiving stigmas at the tip.

Chris — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:05:31 +0000

The mark left on the twig at the point of attachment of a leaf petiole when the leaf falls.

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) – Leaf Scar

Chris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:57:27 +0000

gla·brous (glā’brəs)

Smooth without hairiness or roughness.

gla·brous (glā’brəs)

Glabrous. Smooth without hairiness or roughness.

Chris — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:10:03 +0000

lan·ce·o·late (lăn’sē-ə-lāt’)

Lance-shaped, broadest above the base, gradually narrowing to the apex.