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Ligules


A ligule is an outgrowth from the sheath and varies in size, shape, and texture.

Ligule membranous
Ligule fringe of hairs
Ligule truncate
Ligule absent
Illustration of membranous ligule
Illustration of ligule as a fringe of hairs
Illustration of truncate ligule
Illustration of absent ligule
Ligule rounded
Ligule tapered
Ligule scalloped or toothed
 
Illustration of rounded ligule
Illustration of tapered ligule
Illustration of scalloped or toothed ligule
  
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