petiolar

American  

[pet-ee-uh-ler, pet-ee-oh-ler] / ˈpɛt i ə lər, ˌpɛt iˈoʊ lər /

adjective

Botany.

1. of, relating to, or growing from a petiole.

---

Other Word Forms

• interpetiolar adjective

Etymology

Origin of petiolar

First recorded in 1750–60; petiole + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The number, size and shape of the lobes are important in distinguishing both varieties and species, as are also the petiolar, basal and lateral sinuses.

From Project Gutenberg

E. Leaves broader than long; petiolar sinus usually wide and shallow.

From Project Gutenberg

Leaves ovate in outline; petiolar sinus usually medium to narrow.

From Project Gutenberg

Leaves small, broadly cordate or roundish; petiolar sinus wide, shallow; margin with obtuse, wide teeth; not lobed; dense in texture, light green color, glabrous above, sometimes pubescent along veins below.

From Project Gutenberg

Leaves smaller and thinner than Rotundifolia and rather more circular in outline; not lobed; teeth open and spreading; petiolar sinus V-shaped; both surfaces smooth, rather light green.

From Project Gutenberg