cladodial
/kləˈdoʊdiəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a cladode (a flattened stem that functions like a leaf).
- The cladodial stems of the plant are often mistaken for leaves.
- Botanists studied the cladodial adaptations in desert plants.
- The cladodial structure of the cactus helps it survive in dry environments.