Extrafloral nectary

  • Title

    Extrafloral nectary

  • Definition

    A structure that secretes nectar and is located on a part of the plant other than the flower; e.g., the glands on the petioles of many mimosoid legumes.

  • Related Terms

    Extrafloral nectary

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