phyllode

Noun

A flattened leafstalk that functions as a leaf, found in certain plants such as acacias.

ریشه

From Greek 'phyllon' (leaf) + 'eidos' (form).

مثال

• The phyllodes of the acacia tree are modified leafstalks.
• Phyllodes are common in many Australian plant species.
• The phyllode of the acacia is often mistaken for a leaf.