Leaf apex acute
Leaf apices. Drawing by M. Sashital.
Creator(s): M. N. Sashital
Description: The shapes of leaf apices can also be used for describing the shapes of the apices of other structures, e.g., bracts, petals, sepals, etc.
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Title
Leaf apex acute
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Definition
Sharp; usually referring to the apex of a flattened structure (such as a leaf) in which the two sides are straight and, when they meet, form an angle that is always less than 90°
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