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Ptyxis vs Prefoliation - What's the difference?

ptyxis | prefoliation | see also |

In botany terms the difference between ptyxis and prefoliation

is that ptyxis is the way in which an individual leaf is folded in the bud while prefoliation is vernation (arrangement within a bud) of leaves.

ptyxis

English

Noun

(-)
  • (botany) The way in which an individual leaf is folded in the bud.

    • Usage notes

    * The arrangement of several leaves is called (vernation) or (prefoliation)

    prefoliation

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (botany) Vernation (arrangement within a bud) of leaves.

    • See also

    * prefloration * ptyxis