vernation
IPA: vɝnˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The appearance of new leaves.
- (botany) The arrangement of multiple organs (such as leaves and flower parts) within a bud.
- (botany) Arrangement of only leaves within the bud; prefoliation.
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Examples of "vernation" in Sentences
- They uncurl by circinate vernation.
- Probably needs to be merged with vernation.
- Cycad and palm fronds do not have this type of vernation.
- The photograph is an excellent example of involute vernation.
- Circinate vernation is the manner in which a fern frond emerges.
- For the arrangement of leaves within a vegetative bod, see Vernation.
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