Leaf apex acute

• Title

  Leaf apex acute

• Definition

  Sharp; usually referring to the apex of a flattened structure (such as a leaf) in which the two sides are straight and, when they meet, form an angle that is always less than 90°

• Related Terms

  Leaf apex obtuse

  Leaf apex retuse

  Leaf apex emarginate

  Leaf apex acuminate

  Leaf apex mucronate

  Leaf apex rounded

  Leaf apex truncate

  Leaf apex attenuate

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