Midrib

The principal lengthwise vein of a leaf or of a perianth segment (petals and sepals). On the perianth segments the midribs may be the same color as the segment or of a contrasting color as in the example photo below.

Photo by Tim Fehr, used with permission. Cultivar: ‘Blueberry Queen’ (Kirby ’79)

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