Monophyllous


[mon-uh-fil-uh s] /ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs/

adjective, Botany.
1.
consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
2.
having only one leaf.
/ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs/
adjective
1.
(botany) having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part

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