Frond

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Frond

Frond (/frɒnd/), from the Latin frons meaning leaf or foliage, is a term commonly used in botany to refer to the large, divided leaf of a fern, palm or cycad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /frɒnd/

Etymology

The term frond originates from the Latin word frons which means leaf or foliage. It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe the complex leaves of ferns, palms and cycads.

Definition

A frond is a large, usually divided leaf, especially as applied to the ferns, palms and cycads. In ferns, it is the whole leaf including the stalk, blade and sporangia (spore-producing structures). In palms and cycads, it refers to the leaf blade and its stalk but not the stem.

Related Terms

  • Fern: A type of plant that has large, complex leaves and reproduces by spores.
  • Palm: A type of tree with a straight, unbranched trunk and large leaves.
  • Cycad: A type of plant that has large, divided leaves and reproduces by seeds.
  • Sporangia: The part of a fern where spores are produced.
  • Leaf Blade: The broad, flat part of a leaf.
  • Leaf Stalk: The part of a leaf that connects the leaf blade to the stem.

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