spathulate
[/ˈspæθ.jə.leɪt/ or /ˈspæθ.ə.lət/]
adjective
espatulado
1. shaped like a spatula; having a broad rounded end and a narrow base
The plant has spathulate leaves that resemble the shape of a cooking utensil.
A planta possui folhas espatuladas que se assemelham ao formato de uma espátula.
2. in botany, describing leaves or petals that are wider at the apex and narrower at the base
Spathulate petals are common in many wildflower species.
As pétalas espatuladas são comuns em muitas espécies de flores silvestres.
This is a specialized botanical and scientific term used primarily in academic and horticultural contexts. It is not common in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation but is the standard term used in botanical classifications, botanical guides, and scientific literature across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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