Leaf morphology and anatomy of Bertholletia excelsa.

• Title

  Leaf morphology and anatomy of Bertholletia excelsa.

• Authors

  Nathan P. Smith, Scott Alan Mori

• Scientific Name

  Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.

• Description

  The abaxial leaf blade surface of Bertholletia excelsa is markedly papillate which may be an adaptation by the leaves to lessen evapotranspiration.