Preferred Term:
knots
Definition:
That portion of a branch or limb that has been surrounded by subsequent growth of the stem. The shape of the knot as it appears on a cut surface depends on the angle of the cut relative to the long axis of the knot.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48536
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