Perfoliate
Describes a leaf that completely surrounds the stem. Botanists use this feature to describe leaf shape, surface, edge, or arrangement, which helps with plant identification.
Perfoliate
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:
Perfoliates
Categories:
Leaf morphology
