noun
- Plural of peltation; shield-shaped or rounded structures, especially in botany referring to leaves or other plant parts that are attached at or near the center rather than at the edge.
Usage: botanical term; technical
Examples
- The water lily's peltations float gracefully on the pond's surface.
- Botanists study the peltations of nasturtium leaves to understand their unique attachment pattern.
- The peltations of certain fungi help them absorb moisture more efficiently.