Venation
noun
The arrangement or pattern of veins in a leaf.
The venation of the maple leaf is quite distinctive.
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Neutral
leaf venation,vascular system,palmate venation
noun
A term used to describe the pattern of veins within a biological structure.
The venation noted in the flower petals often indicates the plant's family.
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Formal
palmate venation,parallel venation,reticulate venation
noun
The arrangement or pattern of veins in a leaf.
The venation of the maple leaf is quite distinctive.
Usage tips
Neutral
leaf venation,vascular system,palmate venation
noun
A term used to describe the pattern of veins within a biological structure.
The venation noted in the flower petals often indicates the plant's family.
Usage tips
Formal
palmate venation,parallel venation,reticulate venation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical terms
Understand the relevance of venation to plant classification
Different types of leaf venation include parallel and pinnate.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Venation can describe structures in other systems
Similar patterns can be observed in various networks.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual identification
Look at leaf images to identify venation types
Practicing with diagrams can aid in memorization.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical terms
Understand the relevance of venation to plant classification
Different types of leaf venation include parallel and pinnate.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Venation can describe structures in other systems
Similar patterns can be observed in various networks.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual identification
Look at leaf images to identify venation types
Practicing with diagrams can aid in memorization.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical terms
Understand the relevance of venation to plant classification
Different types of leaf venation include parallel and pinnate.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical use
Venation can describe structures in other systems
Similar patterns can be observed in various networks.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual identification
Look at leaf images to identify venation types
Practicing with diagrams can aid in memorization.
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