There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
PHYLLODE
phyllode
(noun) an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
phyllode (plural phyllodes)
(botany) A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resembles and functions as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.
Source: Wiktionary
Phyl"lode, n. (Bot.)
Definition: Same as Phyllodium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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