pseudopetiole

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noun

The petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.

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Meanings

nounpseudopetiole (plural pseudopetioles)

plural pseudopetioles

  1. biologyThe petiole of some monocotyledon leaves which is not part of the lower leaf zone.
  2. biologyA petiole-like constriction of the lamina or similar organ (such as a phyllode or phylloclade).
  3. biologyThe morphologically distinct proximal section of a petiole to which stipules are attached.

Origin

From pseudo- + petiole.

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APA

pseudopetiole. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudopetiole

MLA

“pseudopetiole.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudopetiole. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudopetiole,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudopetiole.

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