Peltate


[pel-teyt] /ˈpɛl teɪt/

adjective, Botany.
1.
having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.
/ˈpɛlteɪt/
adjective
1.
(of leaves) having the stalk attached to the centre of the lower surface

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