Lenticel

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Image:Twig Lenticels.jpg A lenticel is either

  • One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth, or
  • A small, lens-shaped gland on the under-side of some leaves.