adjective
- relating to or located on a petiole (the stalk that connects a leaf blade to a stem)
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The petiolar glands secrete nectar to attract ants.
- Botanists examined the petiolar structure under a microscope.
- The petiolar region showed signs of insect damage.
- Petiolar characteristics help identify different plant species.
- The researcher measured petiolar length in various specimens.