Glossary: rhachis

Definition:

the principal axis of an inflorescence above the peduncle;
the axis on which the leaflets of a compound leaf are inserted.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-25

Hyde, M.A. (2025). UK Flora: Glossary details: rhachis .
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=616, retrieved 3 May 2025

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