What is an appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance called?
stipule — An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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