Leaf margin lobed

Title

Leaf margin lobed
Definition

Referring to rounded projections arising from the margins of a leaf blade that are cut less than one-half the distance to the midrib of the leaf blade, e.g., the leaves of the white oak group.
Related Terms

Leaf margin dentate
Leaf margin doubly serrate
Leaf margin erose
Leaf margin crenate
Leaf margin serrate
Leaf margin entire
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