amplexifoliate

\\|amˌpleksə|-, am|p-\ adjective

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary amplexi- (from Latin amplexus, past participle of amplecti) + foliate

: having amplexicaul leaves

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/am'plek seuh foh"lee it, -ayt', am plek'-/, adj. Bot.

having amplexicaul leaves.

[1875-80; amplexi- (see AMPLEXICAUL) + FOLIATE]

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amplexifoliate, a. Bot.

(æmˌplɛksɪˈfəʊlɪət)

[f. mod.L. amplexifolius (f. amplex-us embracing + folium leaf) after L. foliāt-us, leaved.]

Having leaves which clasp the stem.

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