Difference between revisions of "Petiole"
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The petiole is the stem of a palm frond in between the trunk or [[leaf base]] and the start of the [[leaflets]]. Petioles vary greatly. Some characteristics include thorns, deep grooves, sharp edges, or smooth and round. | The petiole is the stem of a palm frond in between the trunk or [[leaf base]] and the start of the [[leaflets]]. Petioles vary greatly. Some characteristics include thorns, deep grooves, sharp edges, or smooth and round. | ||
| + | The photos show only a small example of the numerous forms of petioles found in the palm family. | ||
[[ Image:Petiole,b100 1270.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example A]] | [[ Image:Petiole,b100 1270.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example A]] | ||
| − | [[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example B]] | + | [[ Image:Petiole,a100 1264.jpg|thumb|300px|petiole example C]] |
| + | [[ Image:Petiole C100 1340.jpg|thumb|300px|left|petiole example B]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:59, 30 September 2009
The petiole is the stem of a palm frond in between the trunk or leaf base and the start of the leaflets. Petioles vary greatly. Some characteristics include thorns, deep grooves, sharp edges, or smooth and round. The photos show only a small example of the numerous forms of petioles found in the palm family.
