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Scale |
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| A thin, membranous structure, often lacking chlorophyll; sometimes similar in shape to a leaflet. | ||
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| Figure
A. Scales
of
perigynia
of
loose-flowered
sedge. (Carex laxiflora) |
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| Figure
B. Scale-like
stem
leaves
of
coltsfoot. (Tussilago farfara) |
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| Figure
C.
Scales
at
the
base
of
fern
leaf
stalks. Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) |
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