Term:
Trunk
Trunk
Definition:
The main stem of a tree, including buttresses, prop roots, etc. Compare with bole.
The main stem of a tree, including buttresses, prop roots, etc. Compare with bole.
Glossary Details:
Title: Buttresses and bole of a tree. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: Buttresses and bole of a tree. Note that these buttresses are branched.