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perfoliate

Adjective

per=fo=li=ate

WORDNET DICTIONARY

perfoliate(s = adj.all) - (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem;

perfoliate, a. [Pref. per- + L. folium leaf.].

Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through. [1913 Webster]
Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind. [1913 Webster]

perfoliate, adj. (of a plant) having the stalk apparently passing through the leaf.

Etymology

mod.L perfoliatus (as PER-, FOLIATE)