What is another word for petioles?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛtɪˌə͡ʊlz] (IPA) 
Petioles are the slender stalks that connect leaves to plant stems or branches. Synonyms for petioles include leafstalks, stems, pedicels, peduncles, and petiolules. Leafstalks are the most commonly used synonym, especially for broad-leafed plants like citrus trees and oak trees. Stems and pedicels are also used, but they are more general terms that refer to any type of plant part that connects to the main stem or branch. Petiolules are the small stalks that connect leaflets to the midrib of a compound leaf, and peduncles are the stems that support flowers or fruit. Each of these synonyms may be used depending on the context and the specific plant being referred to.
