Auricle

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1. Clawlike appendages that occur in pairs located at the base of the leaf blade and the leaf sheath.

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Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program

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Auriculate leaf base.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/leafpart.htm#base