Trifoliate
Having compound leaves composed of 3 leaflets. Botanists use this feature to describe leaf shape, surface, edge, or arrangement, which helps with plant identification.
Trifoliate
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:
Trifoliates
Categories:
Leaf morphology
