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A ligule (from Latin ligula, diminutive of liga) can be observed in the leaf of a grass. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary logo Wiktionary is a sister project to Wikipedia intended to be a free wiki dictionary (including thesaurus and lexicon) in every language. ... In botany, a leaf is an above-ground plant organ specialized for photosynthesis. ... Genera See: List of Poaceae genera The true grasses are monocot (class Liliopsida) plants of the family Poaceae (formerly Graminae). ...

A Ligule is a thin outgrowth at junction of leaf and leafstalk.

The ligule is found at the inner base of the leaf between where the leaf attaches to the main stem and the stem itself. It may take several forms but is commonly some form of translucent membrane or a fringe of hairs. The membranous ligule can be very short 1-2mm ( Kentucky Bluegrass Poa pratensis ) to very long 1-2cm ( Johnsongrass Sorghum halepense ), it can also be smooth on the edge or very ragged. Some grasses do not have a ligule like barnyardgrass ( Echinochloa crusgali ).

A ligule can also be defined as a membrane-like tissue or row of delicate hairs typically found in grasses at the junction of the leaf sheath and blade. The ligule appears to be a continuation of the leaf sheath and encircles or clasps the stem as does the leaf sheath. There are three basic types of ligules: membranous, a fringe of hairs (ciliate), and absent or lacking. Most grasses have ligules, and the shape, length, and appearance of the ligule margin provide consistent characters for separating genera and some species of grasses. In grass-like plants such as sedges (Cyperaceae) and rushes (Juncaceae), ligules are usually absent or poorly developed.