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phylloclade

/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/

Translations

phyllocladenoun

phylloclades

/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/

The cactus has a phylloclade that helps it conserve water.

У кактуса есть филлокладий, который помогает ему сохранять воду.

Synonyms

phyllocladeadjective

/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/

Used attributively in botanical contexts (e.g., "phylloclade anatomy").

phyllocladenoun

A flattened stem or branch that resembles and functions as a leaf, typically found in certain plants such as cacti.

The phylloclade of the cactus helps it conserve water in arid environments.

phyllocladeadjective

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of phylloclades.

Researchers examined the phylloclade structure under a microscope.