Petiole and Phyllode

Petiole

Petiole noun - The slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf.
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Phyllode and petiole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phyllode" instead a noun "Petiole".

Phyllode

Phyllode noun - An expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade.
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Petiole and phyllode are semantically related. You can use "Petiole" instead a noun "Phyllode".
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Phyllode and Petiole. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/petiole/phyllode
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