Phyllode vs. Phylloclade

Phyllodenoun

(botany) A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resembles and functions as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.

Phyllodenoun

Same as Phyllodium.

Phyllodenoun

an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade

Phyllode

Phyllodes are modified petioles or leaf stems, which are leaf-like in appearance and function. In some plants, these become flattened and widened, while the leaf itself becomes reduced or vanishes altogether.

Phyllocladenoun

(botany) A flattened stem, a type of cladode that has unlimited extension growth and resembles a leaf.

Phyllocladenoun

a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf

Phylloclade

Phylloclades and cladodes are flattened, photosynthetic shoots, which are usually considered to be modified branches. The two terms are used either differently or interchangeably by different authors.