Petioles

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petiole_%28botany%29)

In botany, the petiole is the stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem. The petiole is the transition between the stem and the leaf blade, and usually has the same internal structure as the stem. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Leaf stalks

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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