Folioliferous

/ˌfoʊliəʊˈlɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or producing leaves or leaflets in abundance.

Etymology

From Latin 'foliolum' (small leaf) + '-ferous' (bearing or carrying), literally meaning 'leaf-bearing,' used to describe very leafy or foliage-rich plants.

Kelly Says

Tropical rainforest plants are supremely folioliferous—some grow leaves the size of dinner plates and thousands of smaller ones, creating a green cathedral that blocks out the sun from the forest floor.

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