ligule /ligˈūl/

1. A scale at the top of the leaf-sheath in grasses
2. A similar scale on a petal
3. A strap-shaped corolla in composite plants

ligˈula noun

1. A tongue-like part or organ
2. The anterior part of an insect's labium or lower lip

ligˈular adjective

ligˈulate adjective (botany)

1. Like a strap
2. Having ligules

Ligulifloˈrae plural noun

A division of the Compositae having all flowers ligulate

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