Leaf apex rounded
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 rounded
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Definition
Referring to a leaf blade base that is curved at the apex with an angle greater than 90 degrees at the point where the two sides meet.
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