bifolia

/baɪˈfoʊliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant with two leaflets, especially a species of Magnolia or a species of Heptacodium.

“The bifolia of the Heptacodium miconioides is a distinctive feature of the plant.”

2. noun

A leaf with two leaflets joined together at a common base.

“The bifolia of the magnolia tree can grow quite large.”

Synonyms

  • foliage
  • leaflet

Antonyms

  • monofolia
  • simple leaf