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phylloclade

/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/

Traduction: Tige aplatie qui ressemble à une feuille et en remplit la fonction, généralement rencontrée chez certaines plantes adaptées aux conditions arides.

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noun

/ˈfɪl.ə.kleɪd/C2formalscientific
  • frTige aplatie qui ressemble à une feuille et en remplit la fonction, généralement rencontrée chez certaines plantes adaptées aux conditions arides.

A flattened stem that resembles and functions as a leaf, typically found in certain plants adapted to arid environments.

  1. Flattened stemC2formal

    A modified stem that is flattened and green, taking on the appearance and function of a leaf, typically found in certain plants adapted to dry environments.

    frPhylloclade

    • The cactus has phylloclades that perform photosynthesis.
    • Phylloclades are common in plants like butcher's broom.
    • The flattened phylloclade helps reduce water loss in arid conditions.

    Synonymescladodecladophyllphylloclad

Formes
  • phylloclades plural form
  • phylloclades' possessive plural form
  • phylloclade's possessive singular form