Term:
Salient
Salient
Definition:
Raised from the surface, usually referring to veins of leaves.
Raised from the surface, usually referring to veins of leaves.
Glossary Details:
Title: Adaxial view of the leaf venation of Grias purpuripetala. Photo by S.A. Mori.
Description: Adaxial view of the leaf venation of Grias purpuripetala based on Angel et al. 282 from Nariño, Colombia. Note the salient, carinate midrib, the salient secondary veins, and the very faint percurrent tertiary veins.