heterophylly

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English

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Etymology

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From hetero- +‎ -phylly.

Noun

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heterophylly (uncountable)

  1. (botany) Marked changes in leaf morphology induced by environmental conditions; the ability to display such changes.
  2. (botany) Significant variation in leaf shape on a same plant.