Preferred Term:
pulvinus
Definition:
A mass of large thin-walled cells forming a cushionlike swelling at the base of petiole or petiolule and functioning in turgor movements of leaves or leaflets.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- pulvini
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49461
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