Spatulate or Spathulate

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Pronunciation key

( spach′oo-lit)
( spach′oo-lāt)

spat•u•late

Spatulate leaf
Spatulate or Spathulate leaf

adj.

[Mod. L. spatulatus].

  1. Shaped like a spatula or a spoon such as some leaves.
Spatulate leaf
Spatulate or Spathulate leaf

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
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    Oval

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    Pronunciation key

    ( ō′vʼl )

    o•val

    adj.

    Oval leaf
    Oval leaf

    [Fr. oval, ovale < L. ovum, an egg].

    1. Shaped like an egg.
    2. Resembling an egg-shape; ellipsoidal.

    n.

    1. anything oval-shaped or like an egg.
    Oval leaf
    Oval Leaf

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
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    Oblanceolate

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    Pronunciation key

    ( ob-lan′si-ə-lit )
    ( ob-lan′si-ə-lāt′ )

    ob•lan•ce•o•late

    Oblanceolate leaf

    adj.

    [ob- + lanceolate].

    1. With the shape of a lance, broad end at the top: said of some leaves.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
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    Hastate

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    Pronunciation key

    ( has′tāt )

    has•tate

    Hastate Leaf
    Hastate leaf

    adj.

    [L. hastatus < hasta, a spear].

    1. Shaped like a spearhead as with some leaves.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
    • Read More »
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    Cuneate

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    Pronunciation key

    ( kū′ni-it )
    ( kū′ni-āt′)

    cu•ne•ate

    Cuneate
    Cuneate

    adj.

    [L. cuneatus < cuneus a wedge].

    1. In botany, having a wedge-shape, tapering as with some leaves.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
    • Read More »
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    Auriculate

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    Pronunciation key

    ( ô-rik′yoo-lit )

    au•ric•u•late

    Auriculate
    Auriculate

    adj.

    [< L. auricula see AURICLE; + ate].

    1. possessing ears.
    2. possessing auricles.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
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    Chart of Leaf Shapes

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    Chart of Leaf Shapes

    Chart of Leaf Shapes
    Reference: Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
    Acicular
    Acicular
    		 Auriculate
    Auriculate    		 Cordate
    Cordate
    Cuneate
    Cuneate    		 Deltate
    Deltate or Deltoid    		 Digitate
    Digitate
    Elliptic
    Elliptic or Elliptical    		 Ensiform
    Ensiform    		 Falcate
    Falcate
    Hastate
    Hastate    		 Lanceolate
    Lanceolate    		 Linear
    Linear
    Obcordate
    Obcordate    		 Oblanceolate
    Oblanceolate    		 Oblique
    Oblique
    Oblong
    Oblong    		 Obovate
    Obovate    		 Orbicular
    Orbicular
    Oval
    Oval    		 Ovate
    Ovate    		 Palmately lobed
    Palmately lobed
    Palmatifid
    Palmatifid    		 Palmatisect
    Palmatisect    		 Pedate
    Pedate
    Peltate
    Peltate    		 Pinnate
    Pinnate    		 Bipinnate
    Bipinnate
    Pinnatifid
    Pinnatifid    		 Pinnatisect
    Pinnatisect    		 Bipinnatifid
    Bipinnatifid
    Reniform
    Reniform    		 Sagittate
    Sagittate    		 Spathulate
    Spathulate
    Pectinate
    Pectinate    		 Trifoliolate
    Trifoliolate
    Sagittate Shaped Leaf
    Sagittate Shaped Leaf
    Wedge Shaped Leaf
    Wedge Shaped Leaf
    Runcinate Shaped Leaf
    Runcinate Shaped Leaf
    Awl Shaped Leaf
    Awl Shaped Leaf
    Acerose Shaped Leaf
    Acerose Shaped Leaf

    References and Further Reading

  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Margins
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Tips
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Attachment and Arrangement
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Venation
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Kinds
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    Stipulate

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    Pronunciation key

    ( stip′yoo-lāt′ )
    ( stip′yoo-lit )

    stipulate

    adj.

    [Mod. L. stipulatus]

    1. possession of a stipule.

    v.t. [STIPULATED (-id), STIPULATING]

    [< L. stipulatus pp. of stipulari, to bargain, < OL. stipulus, firm; IE. base *stip-, a pole, etc; cf. STIFF].

    Stipulate
    Stipulate
    1. to include specific terms in a contract or agreement. To arrange definately.
    2. to specify an essential condition of or requisite in a contract.

    v.i.

    1. to make a specific demand or arrangement for some thing as part of a condition in an agreement.
    Stipule, of Pea Vine
    Stipule, of Pea Vine

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Arrangement and Attachment
  • Zoology Quest: Stipule
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