lenticel
One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which…One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
Meaning
2 sensesOne of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
A small, lens-shaped gland on the underside of some leaves.
- one of many raised pores on the stems of woody plants that allow the interchange of gas between the atmosphere and the interior tissue
Origin
From New Latin lenticella, diminutive of Latin lēns (“lentil”); compare French lenticelle.From New Latin lenticella, diminutive of Latin lēns (“lentil”); compare French lenticelle.
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plural: lenticelsWord family
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