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Axis (pl. Axes) |
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| A plant part that serves as a supportive dividing line for a more inclusive structure. Branches, stems or primary leaf veins often serve as an axis. For example, we can speak of a leaf axis or an axis of an inflorescence. | ||
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Figure A. Illustration of the term "axis" (Ribes cynosbati). |
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Figure B. Illustration of axis of fern leaf (Asplenium platyneuron). |
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