Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Hesse European Ash (Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei')
Acute Leaf Apex
An angle that is less than 90º with straight lines and having a point. The term acute is most often applied to apices, but it is sometimes used for bases where it refers to a wider base than cuneate.
Botanical Terminology > Leaf Apices > Acute
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