Venation

Pronunciation: /ˈviˈneɪʃən/

Venation (noun)

  1. The pattern of veins in a leaf or plant part, showing how water and food move through it.
  2. The arrangement of veins in an insect wing, helping support the wing and guide airflow.

Examples

  • The leaf venation helps identify the plant.
  • Venation on the leaf becomes clearer under a microscope.