Spatulate
Shaped like a spatula, with a rounded tapering blade. Botanists use this feature to describe leaf shape, surface, edge, or arrangement, which helps with plant identification.
Spatulate
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Spathulate, spathulate, Spathulates, Spatulates
Categories:
Leaf morphology
