nervure
- noun
- /ˈnɜrvjʊr/
- Specialized
:
nervadura
- In some ferns, the nervure forms a complex network throughout the frond.
Examples
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The maple leaf's prominent nervure divides it into several distinct sections.
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Botanists examine each nervure to help identify plant species.
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The leaf's nervure provides essential support.
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In botany, a nervure is crucial for nutrient transport.
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The leaf's nervure supports its structure and allows for efficient nutrient transport.
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Researchers study the nervure patterns in leaves to understand different species' adaptations.
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Observing the nervure in various plants can reveal important information about their growth.
Synonyms
8
4.4
The thin lines in a leaf that carry water and food
1
5.5
A group of tubes in stems and leaves that carry water and food
A ridge in a leaf or insect wing that supports it
A group of tubes in stems and leaves that carry water and food and give support
A thin part inside a plant stem or leaf that carries water and food to the cells
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nervure comes from the Latin nervus, meaning 'sinew' or 'nerve', the same root as the English word nerve. So a nervure is like the leaf's strong 'sinew' — a vein or rib that supports the leaf and helps move water, which is why botanists look at nervures to identify plants.