salverform

/ˈsælvərfɔrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of leaf shape in botany, particularly in the study of the family Brassicaceae, characterized by leaves that are lance-shaped and often have wavy or lobed margins.

“The salverform leaves of the mustard plant are a key identifying feature for botanists.”

Synonyms

  • lanceolate
  • wavy

Antonyms

  • linear
  • unlobed