Hydathode, also known as water pore or water gland, is a specialized structure found in the leaves of plants that secretes excess water in the form of droplets. There are a few synonyms for hydathode, including water stomata, water pores, and osmophores. Water stomata is a term that is commonly used to refer to the small pores found on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange and the release of excess water. Water pores is another synonym that refers to small openings that allow for the release of excess water from plant tissues. Osmophores is a term that is used to describe the specialized cells found in the leaves of certain plants that secrete scented substances.