brevifoliate

/brɛvɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have leaves that are short and narrow

“The brevifoliate plant had leaves that were unusually short for its species.”

2. noun

a plant or part of a plant with brevifoliate leaves

“The brevifoliate specimen was studied by botanists to understand its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • brevifoliate
  • narrow-leaved
  • short-leaved

Antonyms

  • broad-leaved
  • macrofoliate