1. A leaf or leaf-like appendage of a plant; any organ that develops from the leaf-bearing region of a stem.
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The botanist examined the phyllome structure to classify the plant species.
• Phyllomes vary widely in shape and size across different plant families.
• The phyllome is a fundamental unit in plant morphology.
• Scientists study phyllome development to understand plant evolution.
• Each phyllome on the stem contributes to the plant's photosynthetic capacity.