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
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Lastly real intermediates are seen between the monophyllous and the pinnate types.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
The monophyllous bastard-acacia originated in the same way.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
Nectary much smaller than the calyx, monophyllous, 5-lobed.
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
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