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(fig. 1 1 8), it is emarginate. When the apex is very abrupt as 

 though cut off, it is said to be truncate. 



Fig. 117- — Acuminate 

 leaf of the Pellitory 

 \Pa.rietari<il). 



Fig. ii8.— Leafof Ojra//i 

 viicrantha^ with three 

 obcordate leaflets. 



Fig. i2o.—P{nus syhestris, the Scotch Fir, with acerose 

 leaves. 



Fig. I ig.— Mucronate 

 leaflet of the Lu- 

 cerne. 



Fig. 121. — Lanceolate 

 leaf of the Privet. 



When the apex is flattened and has a sharp point projecting 

 (fig. 119), it is called mucronate. 



5. General Outline. — Various terms are employed for the 

 description of the general outline. 



