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midrib

midrib

The main central vein of a leaf, usually running from its base towards the tip.

General angiosperm leaf anatomy (primary vein)

All languages

English
midrib
Norwegian
midtnerve
Japanese
主脈 — しゅみゃく — shumyaku
Korean
주맥 — jumaek
Spanish
nervio central
French
nervure médiane
German
Mittelrippe

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