Having leaves that are separate or distinct, rather than joined together.
From Greek 'chorizein' (to separate) and 'phyllon' (leaf). This botanical term appeared in specialized literature describing leaf arrangement patterns.
While most plants have individual leaves, some plants like eucalyptus have leaves that are so densely packed they appear fused—botanists had to be very specific about what 'separate' actually meant!
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