sán lưỡi
Definition
- Noun:
- Ligule: A thin, membranous outgrowth or appendage found at the junction of a leaf blade and leaf sheath in certain plants, particularly grasses and some ferns.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sán lưỡi là một đặc điểm quan trọng để phân loại các loài cỏ. (The ligule is an important characteristic for classifying grass species.)
- Quan sát kỹ, bạn sẽ thấy sán lưỡi ở gốc lá. (Observe closely, and you will see the ligule at the base of the leaf.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy, the presence, absence, shape, and size of the ligule are key diagnostic features for identifying grasses (Poaceae family) and sedges.
Variants and Related Words
- Ligulate (adj): Having or resembling a ligule.
- Hoa ligulate là một phần của cụm hoa hướng dương. (Ligulate flowers are part of a sunflower inflorescence.)
Synonyms
- Ligule: The standard botanical term.
- Strap: Informal term sometimes used for a strap-shaped ligule or corolla lobe.