noun🔗ShareEstípulasBasal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified."The botanist pointed out the small, leaf-like stipules at the base of the rose leaf, noting their importance in identifying the plant species. "El botánico señaló las pequeñas estípulas en forma de hoja en la base de la hoja de rosa, destacando su importancia para identificar la especie de planta.biologyplantnaturepartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading