Midrib Definition

Midrib Sentence Examples

• The midrib has a strong band of stereom above and below.

• The leaf consists of a central midrib, several cells thick, and two wings, one cell thick.

• The leaf has a broadly sheathing base succeeded by a short stalk bearing the pitcher, which represents a much enlarged midrib with a winglike lamina.

• The centre of the leaf is often occupied by a midrib consisting of several layers of cells.

• In it no fruit is produced, and the pistil consists merely of sessile leaves, the limb of each being green and folded, with a narrow prolongation upwards, as if from the midrib, and ending in a thickened portion.