Stigma - The top of the pistil, the part that receives the pollen grains. Stipule - A leaf appendage that is usually present in roses on the petiole where it meets the stem. Terminal - A term applied to buds occurring at the end of branches. The end or tip. Thorn - A branch of a plant that becomes woody, hard and pointed.
Cactus plants have thorns, locust trees have thorns.
Rose do NOT have thorns as the 'prickles' on a rose do not develop from 'branch' tissue. The main stem of a rose, the cane that later produces all the side branches or lateral canes. Vegetative Bud - A bud that produces only leaves and never flowers. Roses do NOT have vegetative buds. All Rights Reserved.