Leaf marginal deflection

Flora of Australia Glossary — Vascular Plants

Compiled by A. McCusker

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Leaf marginal deflection

involute: rolled inwards; of a leaf, with the margins rolled towards the adaxial surface. cf. revolute.

revolute: rolled downwards or backwards; of a leaf, with the margins rolled towards the abaxial surface. cf. involute.

undulate: wavy, i.e. not flat. cf. sinuate.