binervate

adj

Etymology

From bi- + nerve (“a leaf vein”) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

  1. derived from nervus
  2. derived from nervus
  3. inherited from nerve
  4. formed as binervate — “bi- + nerve + -ate

Definitions

  1. Of leaves, wings, etc. having only two nerves or ribs.

    • The binervate wings of this species are elongated and nearly transparent.
    • (Hookeria laete-virens): stem procumbent, subpinnate; leaves suddenly acuminate, ovate, or ovate-oblong, with a thickened margin, sharply toothed, binervate.

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