This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Acuminate
Having a tapering point. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
Did you know?
Many rainforest leaves have acuminate “drip tips” that shed water quickly, helping reduce fungal growth on constantly wet leaf surfaces.
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