Phylloclad (Noun)
Meaning
A flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The phylloclad of the Ruscus plant was often mistaken for a true leaf by novice botanists.
- In arid environments, some plants develop phylloclads to increase their surface area for photosynthesis.
- The phylloclads of the Casuarina tree were narrow and pointed, resembling a pine needle.
- The unique phylloclad structure of the Muehlenbeckia complexa allowed it to thrive in low-light conditions.
- The phylloclads of the Phyllocladus trichomanoides were highly branched and covered in small scales.