Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Lichenised

👉 Lichenised is a term used in botany to describe a plant that has been modified by a fungus. It refers to the process of fungal spores growing into the cambium layer of the plant, which can result in the appearance of lichen-like structures on the leaves or bark of the plant. This modification often occurs during the vegetative growth stage and is usually seen only in young plants.

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