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"General outline of leaves. a, linear; b, lanceolate; c, wedge-shaped; d, spatulate; e, ovate; f, obovate; g, kidney-shaped; h, orbicular; i, elliptical." -Bergen, 1896

Leaf Shapes

"General outline of leaves. a, linear; b, lanceolate; c, wedge-shaped; d, spatulate; e, ovate; f, obovate;…

An egg-shaped leaf, wide at the base.

Ovate Leaf

An egg-shaped leaf, wide at the base.

An ovate leaf is the shape of an egg. The broad end is downwards.

Ovate and Obtuse Leaf

An ovate leaf is the shape of an egg. The broad end is downwards.

This shows an ovate leaf.

Ovate Leaf Shape

This shows an ovate leaf.