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revolute

revolute

9.9
Leaf edges rolled under toward the lower side
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɛvəˌluːt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : revoluto
  • The cactus has revolute leaves that help it conserve moisture in arid environments.

Examples

  • Some plants develop revolute margins as an adaptation to dry climates.

  • Botanists identified the species by its distinctive revolute leaf edges.

  • The revolute leaves of the plant curl beautifully.

  • Are the leaves of this plant revolute?

  • The cactus has revolute leaves that help it conserve moisture in arid environments.

  • Some plants develop revolute margins as an adaptation to dry climates.

  • Botanists identified the species by its distinctive revolute leaf edges.

Synonyms

involute
vsrevolute
  • Specialized
9.9

Edges rolled inward, as petals before they open

rolls edges the opposite way toward the leaf underside
rolled
vsrevolute
  • Specialized
5.9

Edges curve inward to protect young petals or leaves

rolls margins the opposite way toward the underside of the leaf

Antonyms

flat
797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

How Rolled

rolled
  • Specialized
5.9
revolute
  • Specialized
9.9
involute
  • Specialized
9.9
recurved
7.4
flat
797 1.0

Surface Forms

revolute positive

Morphology

revolute = volute (semi-transparent) = re + volute

The formation 're-' + 'volute' aligns with the idea of margins rolled back, but the term is botanical and relies on knowledge of a rare root.

Etymology

Revolute comes from the Latin parts re- meaning 'back' and volvere meaning 'to roll'. So revolute leaves have their edges rolled 'back' toward the underside, which helps the plant save water.