linear leaf
[ˈlɪniər liːf]
nounpl: linear leaves
folha linear
1. A leaf that is long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides and a length many times greater than its width, typical of grasses and some other plants
The linear leaves of the wheat plant grow upright from the stem.
As folhas lineares da planta de trigo crescem verticalmente do caule.
2. In botany, a leaf shape characterized by a length-to-width ratio of at least 12:1, with margins that are nearly or completely parallel
Iris species are characterized by their distinctive linear leaves.
As espécies de íris são caracterizadas por suas folhas lineares distintivas.
This is a specialized botanical and agricultural term used by botanists, horticulturists, and agronomists in both Brazil and Portugal. It is particularly relevant in discussions of grass species, cereal crops, and ornamental plants with long, narrow leaves. The term is universal in scientific and educational contexts.
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