Midrib (Noun)
Meaning
The vein in the center of a leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The midrib of the leaf provides structural support and acts as a conduit for nutrients and water.
- In many plant species, the midrib is thicker and more prominent than the other veins on the leaf.
- The midrib runs along the length of the leaf, from the base of the petiole to the tip of the leaf blade.
- Botanists often use the shape and characteristics of the midrib to help identify different plant species.
- The midrib of a leaf is typically the main vein that divides the leaf blade into two identical halves.