Pinnule

In a bipinnate leaf, a second-order pinna, the first-order segment of a pinna.


A division of a pinna.


The ultimate division of a twice-pinnate leaf.


A secondary pinna of a bipinnate leaf.


A subleaflet of a fern frond or other twice-compound leaf.


Botanist’s terms for the leaflet of a pinnate and bipinnate leaf respectively.


 


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