Involute

  • Title

    Involute

  • Definition

    With the margin inrolled toward the adaxial surface as in the leaves of many Commelinaceae (e.g., Dichorisandra) and some Araceae such as Anthurium jenmanii. Compare with revolute and supervolute.

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