aphyllous
/eɪˈfɪləs/
adjective
- Having no leaves; leafless.
- During the dry season, the tree becomes aphyllous to reduce water loss.
- The cactus is aphyllous, storing water in its thick stem instead of leaves.
- Botanists studied the aphyllous plant to understand how it photosynthesizes without leaves.
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