Gland

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This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.

Synonyms: Eglandular, Eglandulars, Glands, Glandular, Glandulars

Gland
A structure the secretes oily substances. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.

Did you know?

Sundew leaves use sticky glandular hairs to trap insects, then digest them for nutrients.

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