oval in shape, with the broader end below the middle
Having an outline the shape of an egg, with the stalk at the large end. (see: Leaf Shapes graphic.)
shaped like a section through the long axis of an egg, and attached by the wider end. cf. ovoid.
In outline like a longitudinal section of a hen's egg.
(adj.) Plump like a longitudinal section of a hen's egg; broad end basal.
somewhat oval in appearance being broadest below the middle
Shaped like an egg; one end broader than the other.
a shape with length to width ratios of 2:1-1.5:1, widest below the middle, and with symmetrically curved margins
With the outline of an egg in longitudinal section, widest below the middle.
Of leaves, looking like a flattened egg and pointed at the narrowest end.
A leaf shaped like an oval.
describing a leaf that is up to four times as long as it is wide and tapered at both ends, with the broadest part below the middle (i.e. towards the petiole). image here
A flattened form that has an egg-like shape. Ovate leaves are attached with their broadly curved end toward the stem. Ob-ovate leaves are attached with their narrowly curved end toward the stem.
having the outline of the longitudinal section of an egg with the widest part below the middle.
Broadly rounded at the base, becoming narrowed above; broader than lanceolate.
Shaped like an egg, with the broader end of the leaf nearest the petiole (leaf stalk). (click here to see ovate leaf)
Shaped like a long section through a hen's egg, broadest below the middle, narrowed at the tip. See the line drawing
a two dimensional shape, like a section through the long axis of an egg, and attached by the wider end.
Shaped like an egg, with the narrow end at the apex.
Leaf with outline (roughly) of egg and broadest below middle. Strictly, 2 -1.5 times as long as broad. "Broadly ovate" leaves can h Parent Term: Leaf_blade_shape Difficulty Level
A leaf with an oval or egg shape, slightly wider at the bottom near the stem.
With an outline like that of a hen's egg, the broader end below the middle, having two dimen-sions.
shaped like an egg with the broad part below the narrow part.
Having the lengthwise outline of an egg, broadest at the base
mostly oval and broader at the base.
The condition where the shape of a leaf or leaflet is widest below the middle (that is, closer to the top of the petiole).
A general term referring to oval-shaped leaves, petals, or sepals.
Shaped like a hen's egg with the wider end attached to the leaf stalk (see diagram).
With the outline of a hen's egg in longitudinal section, the broader end downward.