adjective
- covered with very short, soft hairs; minutely hairy
Usage: botanical; technical
Examples
- The puberulent leaves felt soft to the touch.
- Botanists noted the puberulent surface of the plant stem.
- The young shoots were puberulent with fine white hairs.
- Under magnification, the puberulent coating was clearly visible.
- The species is distinguished by its puberulent foliage.
- Many desert plants have puberulent surfaces to reduce water loss.