Midvein (Noun)
Meaning
The vein in the center of a leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The midvein of the leaf is the main vascular bundle that runs down the center.
- The prominent midvein of the maple leaf provides structural support and helps transport nutrients.
- The leaf's midvein is thicker and more noticeable than the smaller veins that branch off from it.
- The midvein of the fern frond is an important characteristic used in identifying the species.
- The leaf's midvein runs from the base of the petiole to the leaf's apex.