peltately
/ˈpɛlteɪtli/
adverb
- In a peltate manner; with the stem attached to the center of the lower surface of a leaf or other plant part.
- Some plants have leaves that are peltately arranged, giving them a distinctive umbrella-like shape.
- The leaf is attached peltately, so the stem connects to the middle of the underside.
- Botanists describe the nasturtium leaf as being peltately attached to its stalk.
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