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Plantae-ID Leaf-Shape: elliptic

Select a genus-species to see stamp issues with this leaf shape.

Castanea dentata (American chestnut) leaf
Castanea dentata
Acer negundo (Box elder) leaf
Acer negundo
Scutellaria indica (Skullcap) leaf
Scutellaria indica
Gardenia jasminoides (Gardenia) leaves
Gardenia jasminoides
Lobelia chinensis (Asian lobelia) leaves
Lobelia chinensis
Theobroma cacao (Cacao tree) leaf
Theobroma cacao
Manilkara zapota (Sapodilla) leaves
Manilkara zapota
Citrus x aurantium (Sweet orange) leaf
Citrus x aurantium
Asclepias syriaca (Broadleaf milkweed) leaf
Asclepias syriaca
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    Plantae-ID Leaf Shape: elliptic

Elliptic Definition

An elliptic leaf is shaped like an ellipse, meaning it's wider in the middle and tapers evenly on both sides, with the broadest part being at or near the middle. It's a symmetrical, oval shape, and unlike oblong leaves, the sides don't run parallel. Examples of plants with elliptic leaves include mint, cherry, and sage.


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