peltate (Meaning)
Wordnet
peltate (s)
(of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface rather than the margin (as a nasturtium leaf for example)
Webster
peltate (a.)
Alt. of Peltated
Synonyms & Antonyms of peltate
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
peltate Sentence Examples
- The peltate leaf of the water lily has a petiole attached to the center of the leaf blade.
- The peltate hairs on the stem of the raspberry plant provide protection from predators.
- The fungi belonging to the order Nidulariales have peltate apothecia, which resemble bird's nests.
- The peltate scales on the body of a lizard help it to camouflage itself.
- The peltate stamens of the lotus flower are arranged in a spiral pattern.
- The peltate glands on the leaf surface of sundews secrete sticky substances to trap insects.
- The peltate mycelium of the fungus Rhizoctonia solani causes damping-off disease in plants.
- The peltate head of a Gorgon jellyfish contains venom-filled tentacles.
- The peltate trichomes on the leaves of the tomato plant release volatile compounds that deter herbivores.
- The peltate sepals of the rose flower form a protective covering around the petals.
FAQs About the word peltate
(of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface rather than the margin (as a nasturtium leaf for example)Alt. of Peltated
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The peltate leaf of the water lily has a petiole attached to the center of the leaf blade.
The peltate hairs on the stem of the raspberry plant provide protection from predators.
The fungi belonging to the order Nidulariales have peltate apothecia, which resemble bird's nests.
The peltate scales on the body of a lizard help it to camouflage itself.
