Leaf sheath

Nodes of two species of Cyperaceae. Drawing by B. angell.

Creator(s): B. Angell

Description: Nodes of two species of Cyperaceae. Note the leaf sheath on the left and the contraligule on the right.

Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.

Title

Leaf sheath
Definition

Tubular, inrolled base of a leaf blade or petiole that surrounds the node and a portion of the internode; e.g., in the Cyperaceae, Poaceae, and many other monocotyledons as well as in some dicotyledons.
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