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pinnate-leaved

pinnate-leaved

8.8
Having leaves made of many small parts arranged along a central stem
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : con hojas pinnadas
  • You can identify the pinnate-leaved trees by the arrangement of their leaflets along the stem.

Examples

  • Many acacias are easily recognized by their pinnate-leaved foliage.

  • The pinnate-leaved ferns grew abundantly along the forest floor.

  • Some botanists specialize in studying pinnate-leaved species in tropical regions.

  • The pinnate-leaved plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Is that a pinnate-leaved species of fern?

  • The pinnate-leaved plants in the garden showcase their unique leaf structure beautifully.

  • Many species of the pinnate-leaved plants are popular among gardeners for their attractive foliage.

Synonyms

pinnate
vspinnate-leaved
  • Specialized
1 9.6

A leaf with small leaflets on each side of a central stem like a feather

is about the whole plant having such leaves rather than a single leaf
pinnate-leafed
vspinnate-leaved
  • Specialized
8.9

Leaves that have many small parts arranged on both sides of a central stem

is the same meaning but written in an alternative compound form
pinnated
vspinnate-leaved
  • Specialized
9.9

Divided into many small leaves arranged along both sides of a central stem like a feather

is used for a whole plant having such divided leaves rather than a single structure

Surface Forms

pinnate-leaved positive

Morphology

pinnate-leaved = pinnate (semi-transparent) = pinnate + leaved

The formation 'pinnate' + '-leaved' is a clear botanical adjective pattern, but 'pinnate' is specialised vocabulary that may not be known to average learners.

Etymology

Pinnate-leaved comes from the Latin pinna, which means 'feather'. A helpful image is a feather with little parts on each side of its central shaft, because pinnate leaves have small leaflets arranged along a middle stem in the same way.