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odd-pinnate leaf

 

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Noun odd-pinnate leaf has 1 sense
  1. odd-pinnate leaf - pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex
    --1 is a kind of
    pinnate leaf

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Odd-Pinnate Leaf

Description:

An odd-pinnate leaf refers to a type of compound leaf in which the leaflets are arranged in an odd number along the middle vein or rachis of the leaf.

Senses and Usages:

1. Botany:

In botany, an odd-pinnate leaf is characterized by having a central rachis or midrib, from which an odd number of leaflets are arranged on opposite sides.

Example: The acacia tree is well-known for its odd-pinnate leaves, with typically five to nine leaflets per leaf.

2. Horticulture:

In horticulture, the term odd-pinnate leaf is commonly used to describe the leaf structure of certain plants.

Example: The odd-pinnate leaves of the Boston fern add an elegant touch to any indoor garden.

3. Forestry:

Odd-pinnate leaves are relevant in forestry to identify and classify tree species based on their leaf characteristics.

Example: The identification guide states that the odd-pinnate leaf structure is a distinguishing feature of the black walnut tree.

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