Difference between revisions of "Petiole"
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[[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example B]] | [[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example B]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:56, 30 September 2009
The petiole is the stem of a palm frond in between the trunk or leaf base and the start of the leaflets. Petioles vary greatly. Some characteristics include thorns, deep grooves, sharp edges, or smooth and round.
