phyl·lo·clade
| \ ˈfi-lə-ˌklād
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Definition of phylloclade
: a flattened stem or branch (such as a joint of a cactus) that functions as a leaf
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“Phylloclade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phylloclade. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of phylloclade was in 1883
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