Heptaphyllous

/ˌhɛptəˈfɪləs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, having seven leaves, or a compound leaf structure with seven leaflets.

Etymology

From Greek 'hepta' (seven) + 'phyllous' (having leaves, from 'phyllon', leaf). A descriptive botanical term for leaf arrangement.

Kelly Says

Horse chestnuts have beautiful heptaphyllous leaves—seven leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand—which makes them easy to identify and looks surprisingly architectural and symmetrical.

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