cladode
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A cladode, also known as a cladophyll, is a flattened stem or branch that functions as a leaf. These structures are photosynthetic and take on the appearance of ordinary foliage leaves. Unequal growth and expansion of the cortex in certain cacti, such as prickly-pear and epiphytic cacti, result in the formation of cladodes.1234
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angiospermShoot system modificationsCladodes (also called cladophylls or phylloclades) are shoot systems in which leaves do not develop; rather, the stems become flattened and assume the photosynthetic functions of the plant. In asparagus (Asparagus officinalis; Asparagaceae), the scales found on the asparagus spears are the true leaves. If…
Read MoreCladodes (also called cladophylls or phylloclades) are shoot systems in which leaves do not develop; rather, the stems become flattened and assume the photosynthetic functions of the plant. In asparagus (Asparagus officinalis; Asparagaceae), the scales found on the asparagus spears are the true leaves. If…
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…of the cortex produces the cladodes of epiphytic cacti (e.g., night-blooming cereus, Selenicereus; Cactaceae). In most aquatic angiosperms, the parenchymatous cortex contains large intercellular spaces. As a rule, angiosperm stems have no endodermis or definable pericycle.
Read More…of the cortex produces the cladodes of epiphytic cacti (e.g., night-blooming cereus, Selenicereus; Cactaceae). In most aquatic angiosperms, the parenchymatous cortex contains large intercellular spaces. As a rule, angiosperm stems have no endodermis or definable pericycle.
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