cyrtostyle

/ˈsɜːrtɒstaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of leaf or leaf arrangement in which the leaf is curved or bent inwards towards the stem.

“The plant had cyrtostyle leaves, which helped it to conserve water in arid conditions.”

Synonyms

  • curved leaf
  • incurved leaf

Antonyms

  • erect leaf
  • horizontal leaf