Ligule
A strap-shaped organ. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
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Grass specialists often identify grasses by the ligule at the junction of the leaf blade and sheath.
Ligule
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Ligules
Categories:
General botanical term
