Pulvinus

A group of cells at the base of a leaf in certain plants that, by rapidly losing water, brings about changes in the position of the leaves. (Concise Dictionary of Biology, 1990)

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): A18.024.812.700

MeSH Unique ID: D018516

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• Plants (1966-1994)

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Plant Structures
Plant Components, Aerial
Plant Leaves
Pulvinus