Blade

Leaf of a species of Eschweilera. Photo by F. Hernandez (PMA)

Creator(s): F. Hernández

Description: Leaf of a species of Eschweilera showing the blade and petiole. In Lecythidaceae, the blade and petiole are measured separately.

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Title

Blade
Definition

The expanded part of the leaf supported by the petiole
Related Terms

Petiole
Broader Terms

Leaf
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