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phylloclad

 

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Noun phylloclad has 1 sense
  1. cladode, cladophyll, phylloclad, phylloclade - a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
    --1 is a kind of stalk, stem

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Phylloclad

Noun (Botany)

A phylloclad refers to a flattened leaf-like branch that resembles a leaf in appearance and functions photosynthetically. It is commonly found in certain plant species such as the tropical gymnosperms and some desert plants.

Example sentence:

The phylloclads of the cactus plant help reduce water loss by photosynthesizing without exposing a large surface area.

Adjective

When used as an adjective, phylloclad describes something that has or resembles a phylloclad, specifically in terms of its shape or structure.

Example sentence:

The vase showcased a beautiful arrangement of phylloclad branches, giving it an elegant and unique appearance.

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