Areole
A spot on a cactus from which a spine emerges
Did you know?
Areoles are unique to cacti. Every cactus spine, flower, or new shoot grows from an areole.
Areole
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:
Areoles
Categories:
Stem / root structures
