Leaf tendrils are coiled structures that attaches a plant for support. A leaf tendril will generally have a bid in its axil or will be a modified leaflet of a compound leaf. Example: pea Stem tendril are a slender, coiled structure that is a modified part of a stem that provides support. A stem tendril is generally in the axil of a leaf or leaf scar. Also, if a tendril originates from an axillary bud, then it is a stem tendril. Example: Virginia Creeper, Grape.
The plural of tendril is tendrils.
A tendril is the term given to the thin curling part of a climbing plant.
No, it is not a verb. Tendril is a noun for a curling form or shape.
A tendril is a modified stem, leaf, or petiole. They are typically more round than flat and function to hold the plant up as it grows. Their movement is caused by differential growth on the part of the tendril which is not in contact with anything. Where the tendril comes in contact with a fence, trellis, or almost anything else, the growth and elongation of cells in that area are slowed. The cells not in contact with something continue normal growth and elongation. The effect is that the tendril grows around whatever it touches.
A slender, leafless portion of a plant by which it becomes attached to a supporting body, after which the tendril usually contracts by coiling spirally., Clasping; climbing as a tendril.
To my knowledge, I have never heard of a Tendril Massage, and I have been in the business for 25 years. So, I would venture to guess is that someone is referring to a massage establishment called Tendril.
The vine was connected to the pole by a tendril.
Do not bruise the tendril of the vine, please.
part of speech
The part of speech for this particular word is a noun.
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