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Definition of trichome in English: trichomenoun ˈtrʌɪkəʊmˈtrɪkəʊm Botany A small hair or other outgrowth from the epidermis of a plant, typically unicellular and glandular. Example sentencesExamples - The adaxial and abaxial surfaces of the investigated leaves of Styrian oil pumpkin showed numerous glandular trichomes and bristle hairs.
- Nectar is secreted by glandular trichomes distributed over the internal surface of the corolla.
- The majority of flowering plants produce multicellular trichomes.
- Most labiates have glandular trichomes that emerge from the epidermal surface of their leaves, stems and reproductive structures.
- Moreover, the composition of exudates produced by glandular trichomes may change with leaf age.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek trikhōma, from trikhoun 'cover with hair'. Definition of trichome in US English: trichomenoun Botany A small hair or other outgrowth from the epidermis of a plant, typically unicellular and glandular. Example sentencesExamples - Most labiates have glandular trichomes that emerge from the epidermal surface of their leaves, stems and reproductive structures.
- The adaxial and abaxial surfaces of the investigated leaves of Styrian oil pumpkin showed numerous glandular trichomes and bristle hairs.
- The majority of flowering plants produce multicellular trichomes.
- Nectar is secreted by glandular trichomes distributed over the internal surface of the corolla.
- Moreover, the composition of exudates produced by glandular trichomes may change with leaf age.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek trikhōma, from trikhoun ‘cover with hair’. |