broadleaf
/ˈbrɔdˌlif/
noun
- A tree or plant with wide, flat leaves, as opposed to needle-like leaves.
- The forest is mostly broadleaf, like oak and maple.
- We planted several broadleaf shrubs along the fence.
- Broadleaf trees lose their leaves in the fall.
- A type of tobacco with large leaves, used for cigars.
- Cigar makers prefer broadleaf for its rich flavor.
- Broadleaf wrappers give cigars a dark, oily look.
- The farm grows Connecticut broadleaf tobacco.
adjective
- Having wide, flat leaves.
- The garden has both broadleaf and coniferous species.
- Broadleaf plants dominate the tropical rainforest.
- Weed killers often target broadleaf weeds like dandelions.