seed leaf

American  

noun

Botany.

1. a cotyledon.

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seed leaf British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for cotyledon

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seed leaf Scientific  

1. See cotyledon

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Etymology

Origin of seed leaf

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

Microgreens are simply the cotyledons or seed leaves, that first emerge from a seed when it germinates.

From Salon

It typically grows there until the first true leaves appear, although robust growers may be ready for the next step when they still have only seed leaves, or cotyledons.

From Seattle Times

It was business as usual at first — they germinated, looking like blades of grass before producing seed leaves, a characteristic unique to water lilies.

From Washington Post

Tulip Seedling. b. young bulb; r. first root; s. l. seed leaf; s. c. seed-coat.

From Project Gutenberg

After the seed leaves appear the daily growth may be measured and noted in the diary.

From Project Gutenberg