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Plantae-ID/Leaf-Shape

Click here to return to the different varieties of plant leaf shapes.

Allium sativum (Garlic) plant illustration
Allium sativum
Castilleja linariifolia (Wyoming Indian paintbrush) leaf
Castilleja linariifolia
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    Plantae-ID Leaf-Shape: linear

Linear Definition

A leaf is considered linear if it is long and narrow, with its length being significantly greater than its width (typically more than 10-15 times longer than wide) and with sides that are roughly parallel. This shape is similar to a sword blade or a long, thin strip.


Plantae-ID Leaf-Shape: linear

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