THE LEAF. 
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Sagittate (Arrow-shaped).— When these lobes 
are sharp, and point downward. Fig. 22. When these 
basal lobes are small and rounded, they are said to be 
auric/ulate (ear-shaped). Fig. 23. 
Ren'iform (Kidney-shaped). — When they are 
broader than long, as seen in the diagram, Fig. 24, 
where the shapes of five different leaf-blades are shown. 
Cordate (Heart-shaped), Fig. 24.—When the 
whole blade is shaped like a heart, it is said to be 
cordate . But the word may be used in describing 
the base alone. 
Fig. 24. 
Lanceolate. 
Subulate. 
Cordate. 
Reniform_ 
Ovate. 
Oblique'.— When one side of the base is longei 
and lower than the other, Fig. 25. 
Fig. 25. 
Fig. 26. Fig. 27. Fig. 28. 
Tapering. —When the blade tapers off at the base. 
Fig. 26 shows a base that is very tapering. 
