Glossary: Leaf morphology

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Emarginate

Leaf morphology

Synonyms: Emarginates, notched tip

Emarginate With a shallow notch at the tip. Botanists use this feature to describe leaf shape, surface, edge, or arrangement, which helps with plant identification.

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Entire

Leaf morphology

Synonyms: Entires, smooth margin, untoothed

Entire With a smooth even unbroken margin, usually referring to the edge of a leaf

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