What's the difference between peltate and perfoliate?

Peltate

Definition:

• (a.) Alt. of Peltated

Example Sentences:

• (1) The balance between transpiration and absorption rates is regulated in both species by the combined presence of peltate scales and stomata.
• (2) Mucosal veins are peltate in form anteriorly, but are pennate in form forward to the vallate papillae.

Perfoliate

Definition:

• (a.) Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.
• (a.) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind.

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