Quaternary vein

• Title

  Quaternary vein

• Definition

  Referring to fourth order leaf veins which are intermediate in diameter between tertiary and quinary veins.

• Notes

  In the Lecythidaceae, quartenary veins are usually the highest vein order but some species also possess quinary veins.

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