shoot axis cladode 2011-11-16T03:12:07Z A shoot axis that is flattened and expanded. Has an increased surface area for photosynthesis and may function similar to leaves in plants that have no or small leaves, such as cacti. Consists of one to several internodes and nodes. Cladodes bear scale leaves (or leaf scars where temporary leaves have fallen off) that subtend axillary buds. PO:0025354 PO_GIT:398 cladodio (Spanish, exact) cladophyll (exact) phylloclade (exact) plant_anatomy rwalls 扁茎、仮葉枝、葉状茎 (Japanese, exact)