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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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 Hugo de Vries
The involucre is very remarkable, monophyllous, broad at top and 6 or 8-cleft, almost wholly concealing the calyx.—W.
From Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia by Thomas Mitchell
The monophyllous bastard-acacia originated in the same way.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
Lastly real intermediates are seen between the monophyllous and the pinnate types.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
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