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petal apex

The tip of a two-dimensional structure which is usually bounded by the upper 5-10% of the margins; or the top of a three-dimensional structure.

acuminate

Margins straight to convex forming a terminal angle of less than 45 .acuminate

acute

Margins straight to convex forming a terminal angle 45 -90 .acute

emarginate

Lobe rounded; sinus depth 1/16-1/8 distance to midpoint of blade; margins straight or convex.emarginate

not useful

rounded

Margins and apex forming a smooth arc.rounded

truncate

Cut straight across; ending abruptly almost at right angles to midrib or midvein.truncate

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