precursor tip
precursor tip · precursor tips
The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form…The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
Meaning
2 sensesThe reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
Any thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the lamina's surface.
Origin
Calque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer (“forerunner, precursor”) + Spitze (“cuspCalque of German Vorläuferspitze, from Vorläufer (“forerunner, precursor”) + Spitze (“cusp,tip”).
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Forms
plural: precursor tips| Singular | precursor tip |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsvorläuferspitzevorlauferspitzeforerunner tip