Botanical Orchid Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Glossary Term: Leaf sheath

Broad, often membranous base of the leaf or petiole which clasps the stem.

Images:

Leaf sheath: Leaf sheaths in Dendrobium planum J.J.Sm.

Leaf sheath

Leaf sheaths in Dendrobium planum J.J.Sm.

Leaf sheath: Leaf sheaths in Dendrobium aloifolium (Blume) Rchb.f.

Leaf sheath

Leaf sheaths in Dendrobium aloifolium (Blume) Rchb.f.