Phylloclade
Phylloclade and flowers of Epiphyllum hookeri. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Creator(s): R. Aguilar
Description: Phylloclade (= cladode) and flowers of Epiphyllum hookeri based on Reinaldo Aguilar 9118 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.
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Title
Phylloclade
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Definition
A branch that has taken on the form and function of a leaf.
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