amplexifoliate

[ am-plek-suh-foh-lee-it, -eyt, am-plek- ]
/ ˌæm plɛk səˈfoʊ li ɪt, -ˌeɪt, æmˌplɛk- /

adjective Botany.

having amplexicaul leaves.

Origin of amplexifoliate

1875–80; amplexi- (see amplexicaul) + foliate