Glossary of Plant Morphology Terms

Glossary Of Plant Morphology Terms

Botanists and other biologists who study plant morphology use a number of different terms to describe plant organs and parts that can be observed with the human eye using no more than a hand held magnifying lens. These terms are used to identify and classify plants.

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