What is another word for thalloid?
Pronunciation: [θˈalɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Thalloid refers to a specific type of plant structure characterized by flat, leaf-like structures that lack a distinct stem or root system. Some synonyms for thalloid include foliose, frondose, and dorsiventral. Foliose describes a similar structure with leafy lobes, but may also include a distinct stem. Frondose refers to a fern-like plant structure characterized by branches and leaflets. Dorsiventral refers to a plant whose leaves are flattened in one plane and may be asymmetrical. Other related terms include lamina, which describes a leaf blade, and phyllode, which is a flattened stem that functions as a leaf.
