peltate

• Ботанический термин, описывающий лист или другую часть растения, имеющую форму щита, с черешком, прикреплённым к нижней поверхности, а не к краю.

A botanical term describing a leaf or other plant part that is shield-shaped, with the stem attached to the lower surface rather than the edge.

1. Shield-shaped leaf attachmentC2formalscientific

   Describing a leaf that is round or shield-shaped, with the stem attached to the lower surface near the center rather than at the edge.

   Щитовидный

   • The nasturtium is a classic example of a plant with peltate leaves.
   • Botanists classify the leaf as peltate because the petiole attaches inside the leaf margin.
   • The water lily's peltate leaves float on the surface of the pond.