leaf margin
[liːf ˈmɑːrdʒɪn]
nounpl: leaf margins
margem da folha
1. the edge or border of a leaf blade
The leaf margin of this oak tree is deeply lobed.
A margem da folha desta árvore de carvalho é profundamente lobada.
2. in botany, the boundary line between the blade and the petiole or between leaf tissues and air
Scientists examine the leaf margin to identify plant species.
Os cientistas examinam a margem da folha para identificar espécies de plantas.
3. the characteristic shape or texture of a leaf's edge (serrated, smooth, wavy, etc.)
The serrated leaf margin helps distinguish this plant from similar species.
A margem da folha serrilhada ajuda a distinguir esta planta de espécies semelhantes.
Leaf margin is a fundamental term in botany and plant identification, widely used in educational, agricultural, and botanical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is essential for field guides, plant classification systems, and horticultural studies across both countries.
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