foliose

/fəˈlɔɪsi/ or /fəˈloʊsi/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having leafy branches that spread out or lie flat, typically like the pages of a book.

“The fern was a beautiful example of a foliose species, with its flat, leafy fronds.”

Synonyms

  • foliate
  • leafy

Antonyms

  • scale-like
  • succulent