Lenticel
A small corky spot on young bark made of loosely packed cells, providing gaseous exchange between the inner tissues and the atmosphere.
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Cherry and birch bark show visible horizontal lenticels that act as breathing pores.
Lenticel
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:
Lenticelled, Lenticelleds, Lenticels
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