leaf form

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Noun leaf form has 1 sense

leaf shape, leaf form - any of the various shape that leaves of plants can assume
--₁ is a kind of natural shape
--₁ is a part of leaf, leafage, foliage

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Leaf Form

Description

Leaf form refers to the shape or structure of a leaf in a plant or tree. It is an important characteristic used in plant identification and classification. The diverse range of leaf forms found in nature adds to the beauty and variation of the plant world.

Sample Sentences

The leaf form of the maple tree is easily recognizable with its distinctive lobed shape.
The fern has a delicate and feathery leaf form, which gives it a graceful appearance.
Some plants have needle-like leaf forms that help them conserve water in arid environments.
The scientific study of leaf forms is called foliar morphology.

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