seed leaf

American  

noun

Botany.

1. a cotyledon.

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seed leaf British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for cotyledon

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seed leaf Scientific  

1. See cotyledon

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Etymology

Origin of seed leaf

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

As the crop is cut in the seed leaf, it is necessary to sow often, but the frequency must be regulated by the demand.

From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons

Of late the Ohio growers have demonstrated that their soil is better adapted for the finer grades of cutting leaf, than for seed leaf or even the more common "cinnamon blotch."

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.

All of the seed leaf of these states is used exclusively in the manufacture of cigars.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.

All of the leading qualities of Connecticut seed leaf, such as color, strength, and texture, are preserved, while the flavor is as fine as that of much that is imported.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.

Tulip Seedling. b. young bulb; r. first root; s. l. seed leaf; s. c. seed-coat.

From Beautiful Bulbous Plants For the Open Air by Weathers, John