241. Leaves
See also 54. BOTANY ; 167. FLOWERS ; 188. GRASSES ; 319. PLANTS ; 401. TREES .
- frondescence
- 1. the process of growing leaves, as plants, trees, etc.
- 2. the period during which leaves are put out. — frondescent , adj .
- phyllody
- the process by which floral organs turn into foliage. Also called phyllomorphy.
- phyllomancy
- a form of divination involving the examination of leaves.
- phyllomania
- abnormal development of leaf tissue; the growth of leaves in abnormal quantity or unusual locations.
- phyllomorphosis
- the study of the transformations of leaves during different seasons.
- phyllomorphy
- phyllody.
- phyllotaxy, phyllotaxis
- 1. the arrangement of the leaves on the stem of a plant.
- 2. the science or study of the arrangement and distribution of leaves. — phyllotactic , adj .
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