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Stipule vs Ligule - What's the difference?

stipule | ligule |

In botany terms the difference between stipule and ligule

is that stipule is basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified while ligule is in many grasses (Poaceae) and some sedges (Cyperaceae), the membranous appendage or ring of hairs projecting from the inner side of a leaf at the junction between the blade and the sheath.

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 ----

    ligule

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A strap-shaped structure.
  • (botany) A portion of a leaf found at the base of the petiole, when present.
  • (botany) In many grasses (Poaceae) and some sedges (Cyperaceae), the membranous appendage or ring of hairs projecting from the inner side of a leaf at the junction between the blade and the sheath.