Enation

Enations are scaly leaflike structures, differing from leaves in their lack of vascular tissue. They are created by some leaf diseases. Also found on some early plants such as Rhynia, where they are hypothesized to aid in photosynthesis.[1]

References

  1. "Lower vascular plant - botany". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 8 May 2019.


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