interfoliaceous

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adjective

At the same node with opposite or whorled leaves, but occupying a position between their places of attachment.

“interfoliaceous buds”

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Meanings

adjectiveinterfoliaceous (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyAt the same node with opposite or whorled leaves, but occupying a position between their places of attachment.

    interfoliaceous buds

    2 more examples

    interfoliaceous flowers

    interfoliaceous peduncles

Origin

From inter- + foliaceous.

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APA

interfoliaceous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interfoliaceous

MLA

“interfoliaceous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interfoliaceous. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “interfoliaceous,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interfoliaceous.

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