Branch
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For other uses, see Branch (disambiguation).
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Solitary branch
disconnected from its tree
on a snowy day
disconnected from its tree
on a snowy day
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The twisty branch of a Lilac tree
A branch is a part of a woody plant such as a tree, shrub, or vine. It is any woody structural member that is usually connected to but not part of the central trunk. A branch supports the terminal twigs, which in turn support the leaves.
Branches may be oriented in any direction from horizontally to vertically, but usually have bark similar to the upper trunk (whereas twigs are often marked different to the bark).
A large or main branch is sometimes called a limb or bough (pronounced /baʊ/), while very small branches are called branchlets or twigs.
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