Synonyms:
Abaxiallies, Abaxially, Abaxials
Abaxial Facing away from the stem of a plant. The lower side of a leaf.
Glossary: Leaf morphology
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Synonyms:
Adaxiallies, Adaxially, Adaxials
Adaxial Facing towards the stem of a plant. The upper surface of a leaf.
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Axils
Axil The angular connection between a leaf or branch and a stem Did you know? Most new side branches begin from axillary buds, which is why pruning just above a leaf node can encourage branching.
