Glossary: cataphyll

Definition:

  1. a much-reduced or scale-like lf;
  2. (in e.g. Juncaceae or Poaceae) a leaf composed mostly of a leaf sheath or base with the lamina reduced to ± zero or a minute awn.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-24

Hyde, M.A. (2024). UK Flora: Glossary details: cataphyll.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=118, retrieved 29 March 2024

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