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peltate leaf

/ˈpɛlteɪt liːf/

Traducción: Hoja en la que el pecíolo se inserta en el centro del limbo y no en el borde, lo que le da una forma de escudo o rodela.

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/ˈpɛlteɪt liːf/C1formalscientific
  • esHoja en la que el pecíolo se inserta en el centro del limbo y no en el borde, lo que le da una forma de escudo o rodela.

A leaf in which the stalk is attached to the center of the leaf blade rather than the edge, giving it a shield-like appearance.

  1. Shield-shaped leafC1formal

    A leaf in which the stem is attached to the center of the leaf blade, rather than at the edge, giving it a shield-like appearance.

    eshoja peltada

    • The nasturtium plant is known for its peltate leaves.
    • Botanists studied the peltate leaf structure of the lotus.
    • Peltate leaves are common in certain aquatic plants.