What is another word for ovate leaf?
Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊve͡ɪt lˈiːf] (IPA) 
Ovate leaf refers to a type of leaf that is shaped like an oval, wider towards the base and tapers towards the tip. There are several synonyms for the ovate leaf that are used in botany. Some of these include elliptical, oblanceolate, spatulate, obovate, and lanceolate. Elliptical leaves have a similar shape to ovate leaves but are longer and narrower. Oblanceolate leaves are narrow towards the base and broad at the tip. Spatulate leaves have a shape like a spatula, and they have a broad, rounded tip. Obovate leaves are broader at the tip than the base, and lanceolate leaves are long and narrow, tapering at both ends. Overall, there are many variations in leaf shapes, and these synonyms help to describe the different forms and functions of plant leaves.
