different between ptyxis vs vernation

ptyxis

English

Etymology

From New Latin ptyxis, from Ancient Greek ?????? (ptúxis, a folding)

Noun

ptyxis (uncountable)

  1. (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.

ptyxis From the web:

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vernation

English

Noun

vernation (countable and uncountable, plural vernations)

  1. The appearance of new leaves.
  2. (botany) The arrangement of multiple organs (such as leaves and flower parts) within a bud.
  3. (botany) Arrangement of only leaves within the bud; prefoliation.

Related terms

  • vernal

See also

  • prefloration
  • prefoliation
  • ptyxis

Anagrams

  • nervation

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