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Gland / Glandular

Gland:  A minute structure, sometimes hairlike when stalked, exuding a sticky or oily substance.  May be present on various plant parts:  leaves, stems, flowers, fruits.

Glandular:  Bearing glands.

 

Figure A.  Comparison of 3 categories of glands.

 

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