Unsubdivided (Adjective)
Meaning
(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The leaves of this plant are entire and unsubdivided, having a smooth edge without any teeth or lobes.
- The botanist carefully examined the unsubdivided leaves, noting their rounded tips and lack of venation.
- In contrast to the highly divided leaves of the neighboring species, these leaves are unsubdivided and ovate in shape.
- The unsubdivided leaves of the succulent are adapted to conserve water in the arid desert environment.
- The plant's unsubdivided leaves have a waxy coating, helping to prevent water loss through transpiration.