leafstalk

American  

[leef-stawk] / ˈlifˌstɔk /

noun

1. petiole.

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leafstalk British  

/ ˈliːfˌstɔːk /

noun

1. Technical name: petiole. the stalk attaching a leaf to a stem or branch

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leafstalk Scientific  

/ lēf′stôk′ /

1. The slender, elongated structure by which the leaves of most plants are attached to the stem.

2. Also called petiole

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Etymology

Origin of leafstalk

First recorded in 1770–80; leaf + stalk ¹

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leafstalk

Leaves deltoid, wider than long, crenulated all round, both sides smooth from the first; leafstalk compressed; buds glutinous.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Z. Leaves about 2 in. long, oval, on twigs which have ridges extending down from the sides of the leafstalk; small tree, almost a shrub, with beautiful flowers 43. Lagerstroemia.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Having two to many distinct blades on a common leafstalk or rachis.

From Handbook of the Trees of New England by Lorin Low Dame

Leaves very large, ovate, gradually acuminate, sometimes heart-shaped, finely serrate, smooth, bright green and shining on both sides; leafstalk nearly round; leaves in spring rich yellow.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

Leaflets 11 to 17, lanceolate, rounded at base, serrate with shallow teeth; downy, especially beneath; leafstalk sticky or gummy.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by A. C. (Austin Craig) Apgar

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