monophyllous
Americanadjective
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consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
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having only one leaf.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of monophyllous
From the Greek word monóphyllos, dating back to 1740–50. See mono-, -phyllous
Example Sentences
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Calyx with 2 bracts at the base, top-shaped, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate teeth.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Staminate: Calyx monophyllous, cylindrical, 2-toothed; corolla, 5 linear petals twice as long as the calyx; stamens 20 or more, joined in a column at their bases.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
The monophylly may therefore be considered as a reversion to a more primitive state and the monophyllous varieties may be called atavistic.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Briot remarks that the monophyllous bastard acacia is liable to petaloid alterations of its stamens, which deficiency may encroach upon its fertility and accordingly upon the purity of its offspring.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
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