Term:
Cladode
Cladode
Definition:
A flattened, green, photosynthetic stem; e.g., in some Cactaceae.
A flattened, green, photosynthetic stem; e.g., in some Cactaceae.
Glossary Details:
Title: Phylloclade and flowers of Epiphyllum hookeri. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Description: Phylloclade (= cladode) and flowers of Epiphyllum hookeri based on Reinaldo Aguilar 9118 from the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.