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

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

The entire plant, flower, seed, leaf, and root, goes into different remedies.

From The Harvester by Stratton-Porter, Gene

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.

Beyond all question a much finer flavored tobacco than Connecticut seed leaf can be grown, and still retain all of the excellencies of the latter, such as color, texture, and size of leaf.

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