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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.


Subulate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:32

A leaf that has a very long tapering point. It's sometimes referred to as awl shaped.


Tepal

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:32

A term used when sepals and petals are indistinguishable from one another, because they are similar in size, shape and colour.


Hastate

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

A leaf that's shaped like the point of a spear, with broad, pointed lobes at the base on either side of the leaf stalk or stem.


Palmate

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

A leaf divided into many lobes of the same shape, which usually emanate from one point at the end of a leaf stalk or petiole.


Sagittate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:32

A leaf that's shaped like an arrowhead, so has a distinct pointed tip. It also has pointed lobes, which extend either side of the point of attachment to the petiole or leaf stalk.


How to make an ivy heart

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 11:22:37

This heart-shaped frame will create instant impact for Valentine's day without breaking the bank. You can make your topiary frame with a metal coat hanger, a cane and some garden wire. Ivy plantTerracotta potWire coat hangerThin garden wire25cm


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