Having the basal part naturally united around the stem, e.g., a perfoliate leaf of a honeysuckle
Add a definition to this term
Return to the Gardenology homepage ...
PERFOLIATE -- Paired leaves which fuse around the stem.
PERILITE -- A mineral expanded by heating to form very lightweight, porous white granules useful in container soil mixes to enhance moisture and air retention.
PERFOLIATE - Paired leaves which fuse around the stem.
PERGOLA - Sometimes called an arbor, or walkway covered with trellis work. Usually climbing plants will cover the hardscape feature.
perfoliate search for term- a. (L. per, through; folium, a leaf) said of opposite or whorled leaves or bracts that are united into a collarlike structure around the stem that bears them.perianth search for term- n. (Gr.
 See also: Plant, Stem, Leaf, Herb, Foliage
|
