What is another word for pubescences?
Pronunciation: [pjuːbˈɛsənsɪz] (IPA) 
Pubescences are fine hairs or fuzz found on leaves, stems, and fruits of plants. There are various synonyms for pubescences, such as trichomes, pilosity, tomentum, and lanugo. Trichomes are the most common synonym and refer to hair-like structures that can be glandular or non-glandular. Pilosity also describes hair-like growth but is less commonly used in botanical contexts. Tomentum refers specifically to a dense layer of pubescence that covers a surface while lanugo is only used to describe fine hair found on newborns. Understanding the different terms for pubescences can help botanists and horticulturists describe and identify plant characteristics more accurately.
