peltate

[ pel-teyt ]

/ ˈpɛl teɪt /

having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.

Origin of peltate

1745–55; < Latin peltātus, equivalent to pelt(a) small shield (< Greek péltē) + ātus -ate¹

pel·tate·ly, adverb pel·ta·tion, noun sub·pel·tate, adjective sub·pel·tate·ly, adverb

Cones globular, with peltate, valvate scales, firmly closed till ripe; the scales thick and pointed at the center.

Trees of the Northern United States |Austin C. Apgar
Thus it is proper to describe the shape of the indusium as peltate.

How to Know the Ferns |S. Leonard Bastin
Anthers of irregular shape, peltate, with the borders deeply undulate.

The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines |T. H. Pardo de Tavera
The seed organs are curious, the stigma being foot-stalked, peltate, and placed between and above the anthers.

Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers |John Wood

The leaves are peltate, and in the bud are folded about the end of the petiole after the manner of an umbrella.

Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, December 1898 |Various

peltate

/ (ˈpɛlteɪt) /

(of leaves) having the stalk attached to the centre of the lower surface

peltately, adverb peltation, noun

C18: from Latin peltātus equipped with a pelta, a small shield; see peltast