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

The Ohio growers have taken much pains with the Ohio broad leaf, and have produced a seed leaf tobacco that in many respects is a superior wrapper for cigars.

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

If the tobacco growers in the Connecticut valley can succeed in raising this variety, they will produce a leaf tobacco much superior to the common variety known as seed leaf.

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

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

The varieties cultivated in the United States and known as "seed leaf" tobaccos, are grown in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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

From the first they have taken much interest in the plant, and as the result of many experiments not only produce seed leaf, but the finest cutting leaf grown in this country.

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