lenticel
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈlɛntɪsɛl/
  • (weak vowel) IPA: /ˈlɛntəsɛl/
Noun

lenticel (plural lenticels)

  1. One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
  2. A small, lens-shaped gland on the underside of some leaves.



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