Narrowly ovate

  • Title

    Narrowly ovate

  • Definition

    Narrowly ovate 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 2:1 to less than 3:1.

  • Related Terms

    Lanceolate

    Ovate

    Widely ovate

    Very widely ovate

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