Leaf base obtuse

• Title

  Leaf base obtuse

• Definition

  Blunt, referring to the the base of a leaf blade in which the two sides are straight and, when they meet, form an angle greater than 90°.

• Related Terms

  Leaf base acute

  Leaf base cuneate

  Leaf base rounded

  Leaf base decurrent

  Leaf base truncate

  Leaf base cordate

  Leaf base lobate (lobed)

  Leaf base sagittate

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