Term:
Trunk
Trunk
Definition:
In trees, the unbranched portion of the plane, i.e., the first order of branching. Same as bole.
In trees, the unbranched portion of the plane, i.e., the first order of branching. Same as bole.
Glossary Details:
Title: Trunk of Cariniana legalis. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Description: Trunk of Cariniana legalis based on an unvouchered tree from Linhares, Brazil.