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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Some plant leaves will develop fenestrations, or openings/windows in the leaves, including some of the more popular houseplants. Monstera, for example.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Y'know, I actually learned some Latin as an altar boy and took it as a high school course for two years.

Plus 10 years of school French.

So, I believe you've got something there, thanks!