base da folha
1. The basal portion of a leaf where it attaches to the stem or petiole; the lower part of the leaf blade
The leaf base is where the leaf connects to the stem and often has distinct characteristics used in plant identification.
A base da folha é onde a folha se conecta ao caule e frequentemente possui características distintivas utilizadas na identificação de plantas.
2. In botany, the region of a leaf that exhibits specific morphological features such as auricles, lobes, or a cordate shape
The leaf base of this species has prominent auricles that clasp the stem.
A base da folha dessa espécie possui aurículas proeminentes que abraçam o caule.
This is primarily a technical botanical term used in plant science, agriculture, and ecology. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in botanical documentation, plant taxonomy courses, and agricultural extension programs. The term is not part of everyday colloquial language but is essential in scientific and educational contexts.
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