Elaiophore
Sign in to savethumb|Krameria lappacea flower with elaiphores on the two short, pointed petals An elaiophore (from Gr. elaion -oil and phorein -carry) is a plant organ that secretes oil.
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thumb|Krameria lappacea flower with elaiphores on the two short, pointed petals An elaiophore (from Gr. elaion -oil and phorein -carry) is a plant organ that secretes oil.
A distinction is made in: epithelial elaiophores: oil glands trichome elaiophores: glandular hairs.
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