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Sepal vs Stipule - What's the difference?

sepal | stipule |

In botany terms the difference between sepal and stipule

is that sepal is one of the component parts of the calyx, when this consists of separate (not fused) parts while stipule is basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified.

sepal

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, when this consists of separate (not fused) parts.

    • Related terms

    * petal * tepal

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    stipule

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia stipule) (en noun)
  • (botany) Basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified.

    • Derived terms

    * intrapetiolar stipule * interpetiolar stipule * extrapetiolar stipule * pseudostipule * stipulate (adjective) * stipular ----