Dasyphyllous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dæsɪˈfɪləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dasyphyllous is an adjective meaning (botany, rare) Having downy leaves.
Meaning
(botany, rare) Having downy leaves.
Example Sentences
dasyphyllous (Gr. dasus, hairy, rough; phullon, a leaf), woolly-leaved; syn. codio-, erio-phyllous.
However, compared to Masson pine needles, the waxy of camphor leaves showed thinner and more dasyphyllous.
Therefore, the forest stands formed by the tree species that endure excessive moisture (the alder, dasyphyllous birch, and poplar) are dominant in the composition of forests.
Synonyms for dasyphyllous
Depending on context, synonyms include codiophyllous, eriophyllous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eriophyllous, pachyphyllous, codiophyllous, chylophyllous, symphyllous, phyllodinous.
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