Venation

usgb/vɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The arrangement or pattern of veins in a leaf.

The venation of the maple leaf is quite distinctive.
Visual representation of "venation" - The arrangement or pattern of veins in a leaf.

Usage tips

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leaf venation,vascular system,palmate venation

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Botanical terms

Understand the relevance of venation to plant classification

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Different types of leaf venation include parallel and pinnate.
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Metaphorical use

Venation can describe structures in other systems

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Similar patterns can be observed in various networks.
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Visual identification

Look at leaf images to identify venation types

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Practicing with diagrams can aid in memorization.
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