thallose

/ˈθæləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a single leaf or a flat, leaf-like structure, often at the tip of a stem.

“The thallose ferns have a unique growth pattern.”

2. noun

A thalloid plant, especially a liverwort or a moss.

“The thallose plants thrive in damp environments.”

Synonyms

  • flat-leaved
  • thalloid

Antonyms

  • branching
  • foliaceous