Lanceolate

  • Title

    Lanceolate

  • Definition

    Lanceolate refers to a leaf, sepal, petal, or other flat structure that is wider at the base than at the midpoint, tapers toward the apex, and has a length-to-width ratio of 3:1 or more.

  • Related Terms

    Narrowly ovate

    Ovate

    Widely ovate

    Very widely ovate

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