leaf node

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Definition Noun (Botany) : A leaf node is the specific point on a plant stem where one or more leaves are attached. It is typically a slightly swollen or raised area from which a leaf bud, leaf stalk (petiole), or leaves directly emerge. This structure is a fundamental part of plant morphology, marking the location of leaf growth and often containing meristematic tissue for potential new branch...