Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 22 names in this directory beginning with the letter O.
Oblique
With unequal sides, especially a leaf base; petiole attachment where the midrib extends at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the petiole, Ex. B. rex
Oblique Acute
A leaf base that is a combination of oblique and acute, meaning sharply tapering to a point but two sides unequal
Oblique Base
A leaf base that has unequally sided lobes, can be used in conjunction with other base descriptions
Obovate
A leaf shape where the broadest part is above the middle, oval shape with narrower end near the base, reverse egg shape
Obtuse Apex
A leaf apex (tip) that has an angle between 90 degrees and 180 degrees and has sides that are reasonably straight with the angle. If the apex is pointed it is a sharply obtuse apex, and if the apex is rounded off, it is a rounded obtuse apex
Opposed
With two leaves or other part originating at one point, but located on opposite sides of the axis
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