phylloclade

UK
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/
US
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/

Traduzioni

phyllocladenoun
phylloclades
Pl.
UK
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/
US
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/
The cactus has a phylloclade that helps it conserve water.
У кактуса есть филлокладий, который помогает ему сохранять воду.
phyllocladeadjective
UK
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/
US
/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/
Used attributively in botanical contexts (e.g., "phylloclade anatomy").

Definizioni

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.