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Topic: leaf morphology of the day: ensiform

boof started this discussion 3 years ago #107,646

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ensiform --Merriam-Webster

: having sharp edges and tapering to a slender point
ensiform leaves

Etymology
French ensiforme, from Latin ensis sword + French -forme -form; akin to Sanskrit asi sword

First Known Use
1541, in the meaning defined above

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 39 seconds later[^] [v] #1,209,298

how about why?
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