decurrent
/dɪˈkɜrənt/
adjective
- Extending downward along the stem, used especially of leaves that are attached to a stem and continue down it.
- Botanists identified the plant by its decurrent leaf bases.
- In the field guide, decurrent leaves are shown as a key identifying feature.
- The decurrent leaves of the mullein plant run down the stem like small wings.
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