Peduncle

(1) Peduncle [ Botany ]
Synonym: Flower stem or Floral axis

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names


	A peduncle or flower stem is the stalk connecting a solitary flower (or fruit) or flower cluster, to the main stem (above the subtending bract, leaf or node) not associated with others in an inflorescence.

A flower stem may be leafless (see: scape) or may bear leaf or scale. Compare with: Pedicel, Petiole.

(2) Peduncle [ Botany ]
Synonym: Petiole


	*The stalk of a simple or compound leaf . A petiole*

Some time the term peduncle is improperly used for petiole, but it is not correct.

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