Term:
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Definition:
A prefix meaning “without,” e.g., a leaf blade that does not have symmetry.
A prefix meaning “without,” e.g., a leaf blade that does not have symmetry.
Glossary Details:
Title: Leaf symmetry. Drawing by M. Sashital.
Description: Symmetrical leaves have the blade on each side of the midrib equal (left hand leaf) whereas asymmetrical leaves may either have each side entirely unequal (middle leaf) or only have the bases unequal (right hand leaf). Based on Hickey (1973). For more information about leaf morphology and leaf venation see Ellis et al. (2009).