Ob-

An obovate leaf blade. Drawing by B. Angell.

Creator(s): B. Angell

Description: An obovate leaf blade with entire margins and brochidodromous venation.

Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.

Title

Ob-
Definition

A prefix meaning opposite or against, e.g., an obovate leaf blade is the opposite of an ovate leaf blade.
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