Papery sheath on a plant stem Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 14, 2008 · 54-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 14, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 14, 2008 · 54-Down · 5 letters
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A sheath around a plant stem forming from the stipule of a leaf and extending above the point of insertion of the leaf.
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