adjective
- not having leaves or not characterized by leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The nonleafy stems of cacti are adapted for water storage.
- Nonleafy vegetables like carrots and potatoes grow underground.
- The nonleafy branches stood bare against the winter sky.
- Scientists studied the nonleafy parts of the plant for their research.
- The garden featured both leafy greens and nonleafy root vegetables.
- Nonleafy succulents require different care than traditional houseplants.