Sentence examples for wider leaves from inspiring English sources

Shingle oak, a similar tree with longer and wider leaves, was a source of roofing and siding shingles for the early pioneers; its timber is still used in construction.

Phenotypic correlations indicated that low ∆13C is associated with wider leaves.

At these loci, wider leaves were associated with lower ∆13C, regardless of which parental line contributed the wide-leaf allele.

A plausible explanation for the association would be that wider leaves have greater leaf-boundary-layer resistance to gaseous diffusion, which would have the tendency to lower the Ci/Ca ratio and decrease ∆13C.

latifolia has wider leaves, 2 2.5 cm (0.8 1 in), and a blunter tip.

Lagenocarpus guianensis had significantly longer and wider leaves than L. rigidus in the sheltered savanna (P < 0.001; Fig. 7).

Cut the wide leaves into strips the width of the small leaves.

Indokalmis terralotis, for example, has such wide leaves they're used for wrapping food.

The fronds are tough plastic, onto which Mr. Hiller precisely cuts half-inch-wide leaves.

On the other hand, plants with big wide leaves are made to soak up what little sun falls through the forest.

Yes, there is asparagus, fat and utterly irresistible; early broad beans, an exquisite treat; and, if you can find them, the long wide leaves of local wild garlic.