noun
- plural of leafstalk; the stems that connect leaves to branches or the main stem of a plant
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist examined the leafstalks to identify the plant species.
- Strong winds broke several leafstalks on the maple tree.
- The leafstalks of rhubarb are thick and edible.
- She noticed the leafstalks were turning brown at the base.
- The gardener pruned the damaged leafstalks to promote new growth.
- Insects had been feeding on the tender leafstalks.