1. having the nature, texture, or appearance of a leaf
Usage: botanical
2. bearing leaves or leaflike parts
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The foliaceous sepals resembled small green leaves.
• Many cacti have foliaceous stems that perform photosynthesis.
• The plant’s foliaceous bracts were easily mistaken for true leaves.
• Botanists noted the foliaceous appearance of the modified petals.
• The foliaceous structures helped the plant maximize light absorption.
• Some flowers have foliaceous calyx segments instead of typical sepals.