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cladode

/ˈklæd.oʊd/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈklæd.oʊd/

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

  • 🇷🇺Уплощенный стебель, который напоминает лист и выполняет его функцию, обычно встречается у некоторых растений, таких как кактусы и спаржа.
  1. Flattened stem C2 formal scientific

    A flattened, leaf-like stem that performs photosynthesis, typically found in plants adapted to arid environments.

    • The cactus uses its cladodes to photosynthesize and store water.
    • Butcher's broom has cladodes that resemble true leaves.
    • In some plants, cladodes replace leaves to reduce water loss.

    🇷🇺Кладодий

    Synonyms: cladophyllphyllocladphylloclade

  • cladodes plural form
  • cladodes' possessive plural form
  • cladode's possessive singular form