Axil
The angular connection between a leaf or branch and a stem
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Most new side branches begin from axillary buds, which is why pruning just above a leaf node can encourage branching.
Axil
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:
Axils
Categories:
Leaf morphology
