noun🔗ShareLígulaA 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. "El botánico señaló la pequeña lígula en la base de la hoja de hierba, explicando que esta estructura en forma de correa ayuda a evitar que el agua y los escombros entren entre la hoja y el tallo.structurepartplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLígulaA 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. "La pequeña y transparente lígula en la base de la hoja de hierba, donde se encuentra con el tallo, ayuda a proteger el brote en desarrollo.biologyplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLígulaIn 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. "El botánico examinó cuidadosamente la hoja de hierba, observando la forma y el tamaño de la lígula como un identificador clave.plantbiologynaturepartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading