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Praefoliation

Praefoliation \Pr[ae]*fo`li*a"tion\, n. Same as Prefoliation.
--Gray.

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Praefoliation

Praefoliation refers to the arrangement of parts within an unopened plant bud.

  • For the arrangement of leaves within a vegetative bud, see Vernation.
  • For the arrangement of flower parts within a flower bud (prefloration), see Aestivation (botany)