Leafstalk: meaning, definitions and examples
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leafstalk
[ หliหfหstษหk ]
plant structure
A leafstalk, or petiole, is the structure that attaches a leaf to the stem of a plant. It plays an essential role in supporting the leaf and allowing it to capture sunlight for photosynthesis. The length and flexibility of the leafstalk can vary widely among different plant species, influencing how leaves orient themselves in relation to the sun. In some plants, the leafstalk may also be involved in transporting nutrients and water between the leaf and the stem.
Synonyms
leaf stem, petiole
Examples of usage
- The leafstalk of the rose bush was beautifully adorned with dew.
- During the drought, the leafstalks of many plants became droopy.
- He carefully pruned the leafstalks to encourage new growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "leafstalk" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pecรญolo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเฅเคคเฅ เคเฅ เคกเคเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Blattstiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ tangkai daun
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ogonek
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆ
๐ซ๐ท pรฉtiole
๐ช๐ธ peciolo
๐น๐ท yaprak sapฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋ฃจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงู ุงููุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ stopka listu
๐ธ๐ฐ stopka listu
๐จ๐ณ ๅถๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ peclj
๐ฎ๐ธ blaรฐstilk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฟััะฐา ัะฐะฑะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแก แฆแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yarpaq sapฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ peciolo
Etymology
The term 'leafstalk' derives from the combination of 'leaf', which has its roots in Old English 'leฤf', meaning foliage or green vegetation, and 'stalk', from the Old English 'stalka', meaning a stem or shoot of a plant. The usage of 'leafstalk' in botanical terms emphasizes the strategic role of the petiole in plant anatomy. Traditionally, the understanding of plant structures has evolved, leading to a more refined definition of parts and their functions. Scientific naming conventions, influenced by Latin and Greek terminology, have further contributed to the classification and understanding of botanical features, with 'petiole' being the more common term in scientific literature. Over time, the study of botany has expanded, leading to deeper insights into the importance of leafstalks in overall plant health and photosynthetic efficiency.