The tail is the petiole of the leaf.
It is also the peduncle (of a flower), especially when it is short and not very rigid. Tail of daisy, tulip.
Finally, it is the stem holding on to a certain edible part of a plant: Cut the tail of an artichoke. Serve radishes with the tails.
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