bifoliate

9.9

Having two leaves or leaflets

adjective
/ˌbaɪˈfoʊliɪt/

Specialized

: bifoliado

Many species in this region are bifoliate and can be easily identified by their paired leaves.

Examples

The orchid is bifoliate, bearing exactly two leaves at the top of each stem.
This plant's bifoliate structure distinguishes it from its trifoliate relatives.
The bifoliate plant thrived in the tropical climate.
Is this flower bifoliate or trifoliate?
Many species in this region are bifoliate and can be easily identified by their paired leaves.
The orchid is bifoliate, bearing exactly two leaves at the top of each stem.
This plant's bifoliate structure distinguishes it from its trifoliate relatives.

Synonyms

two-leaved

vsbifoliate

Specialized

5.4

A plant part that has exactly two leaves

includes situations where the two are leaflets not full leaves

two-leafed

vsbifoliate

5.2

A plant that has two leaves

can also mean two leaflets rather than two whole leaves

bipartite

vsbifoliate

Specialized

7.9

Having two parts that reach almost to the base

means two separate leaves or leaflets rather than one split piece

How Leafy

leafy

28 1.6

trifoliate

Specialized

8.6

bifoliate

Specialized

9.9

unifoliate

Specialized

9.9

leafless

3 2.9

Surface Forms

bifoliate positive

Morphology

bifoliate = foliate (transparent) = bi + foliate + bi

The prefix 'bi-' (two) attached to 'foliate' (leaflike) yields the straightforward meaning 'having two leaves or leaflets'.

Etymology

Bifoliate breaks into bi- 'two' and foliate 'leaf', the same root you see in foliage, so bifoliate simply means 'having two leaves' and is used for plants with a pair of leaflets.