Petiolule

From PlantFacts
Revision as of 12:25, 6 December 2005 by 140.254.84.211 (talk)
Jump to navigation Jump to search


1. in compound leaves, the attachment structure between a leaflet and the stem-like structure of the compound leaf (rachis).

cd0238-80.jpeg

cd0237-35.jpeg

Protium_grandifolium,_petiolule.JP80262_18.80.jpg

The connecting petiolule can be seen clearly here.
Source: http://www.discoverlife.org/