How to Use petiole in a Sentence
petiole
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The petiole is where the base or stalk of the leaf connects to the stem.
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Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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When this happens, use your pruners to cut the petiole of the leaf as close to the stem as possible.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Using sharp, sterile scissors, cut a petiole about 1 inch below the leaf.
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Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Examine your satin pothos for signs of pests, paying close attention to the undersides of the leaves and any crevices between the stems and petioles.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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An early step in leaf senescence is formation of what’s called the abscission layer — a corky layer of cells that forms where the leaf petiole eventually detaches from the branch.
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Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Nov. 2025
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