1. Having leaves of different shapes, sizes, or forms on the same plant or stem.
Usage: botanical term; also spelled heterophylous

Examples

• The heterophyllous ivy displays both lobed and unlobed leaves as it matures.
• Many aquatic plants are heterophyllous, with submerged leaves differing greatly from aerial leaves.
• Botanists study heterophyllous species to understand leaf development and adaptation.
• The sycamore tree exhibits heterophyllous characteristics with varying leaf morphology.
• Heterophyllous plants often show this trait as an adaptation to different environmental conditions.