precursor tip

precursor tip
a) The reduced upper leaf zone found on many monocotyledons that usually takes the form of a cylindrical extension at the apex of the leaf.
b) Any thickened or glandular leaf tip that is distinguishable from the rest of the laminas surface.
Syn: vorläuferspitze, vorlauferspitze, forerunner tip

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