Spur
A specialized short twig of certain fruit trees on which flowers and fruit are borne. A thin spike-like part attached to a flower or other structure.
Spur
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:
Spurs
Categories:
Flower / inflorescence morphology