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Definitions

sheath

n. an organ that partly or wholly surrounds another organ

Other words in the Wild Florida Photo glossary with definitions related to the above word.

ocrea

n. a nodal sheath formed by the fusion of the stipules, as in many Polygonaceae

ligule

n. a strap-like corolla in some flowers of the Asteraceae

n. a strap shaped body

n. a projection from the top of the sheath in Poaceae and Cyperaceae

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