Fusiform

Fusiform [ Botany ]
Synonym: Spindle shaped

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

Tapering at each end, narrower at both ends than at the centre. Shaped like a spindle.

From the Latin word “fusus” (spindle) + the suffix “forma” (form-shape)

(For example a fusiform root; a fusiform leaf, a fusiform cell)

Fusiform root [ Botany ]


	A fusiform root is a root that tapers at the top and at the bottom,

For example the taproot of a white radish

Fusiform leaf [ Botany ]


	A fusiform leaf is a leaf widest in the middle that tapers at the top and at the bottom,

For example the ephemeral leaves of Opuntia aciculata

A Special Thanks to all Those Who help us to make this web site
with their photo, time, comments.

The photos in this site are subject to copyright. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of CACTUS ART nursery and the original photographer.