Difference between revisions of "Petiole"
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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. | 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. | ||
[[ Image:Petiole,b100 1270.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example A]] | [[ Image:Petiole,b100 1270.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example A]] | ||
| − | [[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example | + | [[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example C]] |
| − | [[ Image:Petiole C100 1340.jpg|thumb|300px|left|petiole example | + | [[ Image:Petiole C100 1340.jpg|thumb|300px|left|petiole example B]] |
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 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.
