A plant or tree characterized by very small, delicate leaves, such as certain varieties of ferns or flowering plants.
From 'fine' (small, delicate) plus 'leaf.' The compound describes plants identified by their characteristic thin, intricate foliage.
Plants with fine leaves often live in specific habitats—they evolved that way because thinner leaves need more surface area for photosynthesis, so you'll find fine-leaved plants in shady forests where every bit of light matters.
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