leafstalk

American  

[leef-stawk] / ˈlifˌstɔk /

noun

1. petiole.

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leafstalk British  

/ ˈliːfˌstɔːk /

noun

1. Technical name: petiole.  the stalk attaching a leaf to a stem or branch

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leafstalk Scientific  

/ lēf′stôk′ /

1. The slender, elongated structure by which the leaves of most plants are attached to the stem.

2. Also called petiole

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Etymology

Origin of leafstalk

First recorded in 1770–80; leaf + stalk ¹

Example Sentences

The aromatic roots, which run horizontally sometimes three feet or more through the soil, send up a very short, smooth proper stem which lifts a tall leafstalk and a shorter, naked flower stalk.

From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Blanchan, Neltje

Changed "leafstalk" to "leaf-stalk" in three places: the caption to figure 74; on page 71: "bent upon the leaf-stalk;" in the index entry for "Petiolulate."

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

In the Sycamore the bud does not show while the leaf remains on the tree, as it is in the hollow of the leafstalk.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by Apgar, A. C. (Austin Craig)

Leaves very large, ovate, gradually acuminate, sometimes heart-shaped, finely serrate, smooth, bright green and shining on both sides; leafstalk nearly round; leaves in spring rich yellow.

From Trees of the Northern United States Their Study, Description and Determination by Apgar, A. C. (Austin Craig)