The climbing organs of Parthenocissus (#Vitaceae) are inflorescence-homolog tendrils with adhesive pads – a rather unusual structure among #climbers. The pads secrete a glue that secures them to their supporting tree, wall, fence, etc. 📷: Parthenocissus quinquefolia #climber
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@Scott_Zona @PreshOnNature What does it mean for them to be "inflorescence-homolog tendrils"? Aren't the tendrils a modified leaf appearing opposite the true leaf at a node?
@ETwilbertson @Scott_Zona Rudimentary buds can be formed in Vitaceae tendrils