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 Jerome Beers Thomas
Calyx very small, monophyllous, of about 7 deciduous lobules.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
They form cylindrical fascicles, rarely monophyllous, prevalently of 2, 3 or 5 leaves, occasionally of 4, 6, 7, or 8 leaves.
From The Genus Pinus by George Russell Shaw
These monophyllous varieties are interesting also on account of their continuous but often incomplete reversion to the normal type.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
So, for instance, in the case of Sinning, who after sowing the seeds of the common ash, got as large a proportion as 2% of monophyllous trees in a culture of some thousand plants.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
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