enation

/ɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. A small outgrowth or projection on the surface of a plant or other organism.
    • The enation on the cactus spine is a natural adaptation for protection.
    • Some ferns develop an enation along the stem that helps with reproduction.
    • The botanist examined the tiny enation on the leaf under a microscope.
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