Leaves Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Leaves Information and Meaning

See also BOTANY; FLOWERS; GRASSES; PLANTS; 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.