Midrib - definition of midrib by The Free Dictionary
Midrib - definition of midrib by The Free Dictionary
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mid·rib
The central or principal vein of a leaf.
midrib
(Botany) the main vein of a leaf, running down the centre of the blade
mid•rib
the central or middle rib of a leaf.
[1690–1700]
The central or main vein of a leaf. See more at leaf .
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midvein
nervure , vein - any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
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Adaxial matte surface to subnitid, glabrous or slightly hirtellous on midrib, abaxial surface with the midrib, and sometimes lateral veins as well, most of which are slightly are puberulent or hirtellous and also with coarse, subapressed hairs, very densely tomentose, petiole 0.