Macula (pl. = maculae, adj. = maculate)

Creator(s): S. A. Mori

Description: Maculate leaves of Chimaphila maculata based on an unvouchered plant from the Adirondack mountains, New York.

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

  • Title

    Macula (pl. = maculae, adj. = maculate)

  • Definition

    A spots or a blotches, usually leaves, with a color other than green (often white)..

  • Notes

    Most often used to describe the appearance of a leaf.

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