lenticel

IPA: ɫˈɛntʌsʌɫ

One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
A small, lens-shaped gland on the underside of some leaves.

Examples of "lenticel" in Sentences

The lenticel on the apple's skin allows for gas exchange between the fruit and the external environment
Lenticels are small, corky spots on the surface of plants that enable respiration to occur
The presence of lenticels on the bark of the tree helps with the movement of gases in and out of the plant
Lenticels can vary in size and shape, depending on the species of plant
The lenticel serves as a crucial point of entry and exit for gases in woody plants