"Lanceolate, when it is three or more times as long as it is broad, and rounded at the base, and tapering at the apex."—Darby, 1855

Lanceolate Leaf

"Lanceolate, when it is three or more times as long as it is broad, and rounded at the base, and tapering…

Lanceolate leaves are lance or spear shaped. These leaves are narrowly elliptical, tapering to each end.

Lanceolate Leaf

Lanceolate leaves are lance or spear shaped. These leaves are narrowly elliptical, tapering to each…

This Ivy Spray has lanceolate leaves.

Ivy Spray

This Ivy Spray has lanceolate leaves.

This illustration shows 4 types of simple leaves:
1. Linear (an elongated version of the elliptical); 2. Lanceolate; 3. elliptical; 4. ovate.

Types of Simple Leaves

This illustration shows 4 types of simple leaves: 1. Linear (an elongated version of the elliptical);…