noun🔗ShareA strap-shaped structure."The botanist pointed out the tiny ligule at the base of the grass leaf, explaining that this strap-shaped structure helps prevent water and debris from entering between the leaf and the stem. "structurepartplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA portion of a leaf found at the base of the petiole, when present."The small, transparent ligule at the base of the grass leaf where it meets the stem helps to protect the developing shoot. "biologyplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn many grasses (Poaceae) and some sedges (Cyperaceae), the membranous appendage or ring of hairs projecting from the inner side of a leaf at the junction between the blade and the sheath."The botanist carefully examined the grass leaf, noting the shape and size of the ligule as a key identifier. "plantbiologynaturepartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
