stipule
one of a pair of lateral appendages, often leaflike, at the base of a leaf petiole in many plants.
Origin of stipule
1Other words from stipule
- stip·u·lar, adjective
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How to use stipule in a sentence
Polygonace—Herbs with sheathing stipules, alternate leaves, and small (generally) bisexual flowers.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxPolygalace—Herbs with alternate, simple leaves (without stipules), and irregular flowers.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxWhen the bud opens, and the leaf goes out into the world, the stipules stay behind.
A Little Garden Calendar for Boys and Girls | Albert Bigelow PaineThe stipules of the common vetch secrete largely during sunshine, and hive-bees collect the sweet fluid.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinThe flour still adhered to this side; I see little bracteae or stipules apparently with glandular ends at the base of the calyces.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles Darwin
British Dictionary definitions for stipule
/ (ˈstɪpjuːl) /
a small paired usually leaflike outgrowth occurring at the base of a leaf or its stalk
Origin of stipule
1Derived forms of stipule
- stipular (ˈstɪpjʊlə), adjective
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Scientific definitions for stipule
[ stĭp′yōōl ]
One of the usually small, paired parts resembling leaves at the base of a leafstalk in certain plants, such as roses and beans.
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