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Ovate-acuminate

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:22

An egg-shaped leaf that culminates in a long point.


Ovoid

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:22

An egg-shaped leaf, usually without a tapering point.


Peltate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:31

A round-shaped leaf that's attached to the stalk or petiole underneath in the centre.


Cloche

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:30

A covering (traditionally bell-shaped) for the protection of plants from cold temperatures, frost, birds and pests.


Cuneate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:30

Triangular leaf shape, attached to the stem or petiole at a point, rather than on one side. See Deltoid.


Dorsal

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:05

1) Ridge shaped.2) Refers to the upper or outer surface of an organ facing away from the axis.


Oblong-orbiculate

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:22

An oblong-shaped leaf that's almost as long as it is wide, and has a round appearance.


Reniform

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:31

A leaf that's kidney shaped. Usually attached to the petiole or leaf stalk at the middle of the inward curve of the leaf.


Sheath

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:24

A tube-shaped covering that surrounds part of a plant. The basal part of a grass leaf that encloses the stem.


Style

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:26

The female part of a flower's reproductive organ that connects the ovary and the stigma. It's usually long and slender in shape. See Pistil.


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