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lenticel
This term is a specialized botanical descriptor used primarily in scientific, academic, or horticultural contexts. It describes a specific anatomical feature of woody plants, distinguishing these pores from stomata, which are typically found on leaves. Because it refers to a precise biological structure, it is rarely encountered in casual conversation and is almost exclusively used in technical descriptions of plant physiology.
As a countable noun, it refers to an individual pore or the general type of tissue. In a professional botanical report, one might discuss the distribution or density of lenticels across a stem to determine the health or species of a tree.