alternifolius

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Latin

alternifolia ("leaves alternating on the stem")

Etymology

alternus (alternate) +‎ -i- +‎ folium (leaf) +‎ -us

Adjective

alternifolius (feminine alternifolia, neuter alternifolium); first/second-declension adjective

  1. (New Latin) A specific epithet for plants that have alternifoliate leaves

Usage notes

Declension

First/second-declension adjective.

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