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 aboveAnonymous B joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 39 seconds later[^] [v] #1,209,298
how about why?
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