Suborbiculate

  • Title

    Suborbiculate

  • Definition

    A suborbiculate shape is widest at the middle and possesses a length to width ratio of greater than 1.2:1 to 1.5:1. Based on Hickey (1973). For more information about leaf morphology and leaf architecture see Ellis et al. (2009).

  • Related Terms

    Elliptic

    Very narrowly elliptic

    Narrowly elliptic

    Widely elliptic

    Orbiculate

    Oblate

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