internode

/'intənoud/

Thân thiện

The plant's stem has a long internode between its leaves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A segment of a stem between two nodes: In botany, an internode is the part of a plant stem that lies between two successive nodes, which are the points on a stem where leaves or branches typically attach.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The bamboo cane had long, hollow internodes.
  • The plant's rapid growth was evident in the lengthening of its internodes.

Advanced Usage

• "Internode length": A common botanical term referring to the distance between two nodes, which can vary based on species, light conditions, or plant health.
  • The internode length of this cultivar is shorter, making the plant more compact.

Variants and Related Words

• Internodal (adj): Of or relating to an internode.
  • The internodal tissue was examined under a microscope.

Synonyms

• Stem segment: A general term for a section of a plant stem.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a segment of a stem between two nodes