Awn
A narrow bristle-like appendage, usually at the tip or dorsal surface.
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Some grass awns twist and untwist with humidity changes, helping drill the seed into the soil.
Awn
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:
Awned, Awneds, Awns
Categories:
General botanical term
