pseudopetiole

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ petiole.

Noun

pseudopetiole (plural pseudopetioles)

1. (botany) The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
2. (botany) A petiole-like constriction of the lamina or similar organ (such as a phyllode or phylloclade).
3. (botany) The morphologically distinct proximal section of a petiole to which stipules are attached.