odd pinnate
/ɑd ˈpɪneɪt/
adjective
- Describing a compound leaf that has leaflets arranged in pairs along a central stem, with a single leaflet at the tip.
- Botanists classify the walnut tree's leaves as odd-pinnate because of the terminal leaflet.
- Many members of the pea family have odd-pinnate leaves.
- The rose bush has odd-pinnate leaves with five to seven leaflets.
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