← Glossary Morphology spatulate Shaped like a spatula: broad and rounded at the tip, tapering to a narrow base. Used to describe leaf or petal shape. Plants Using This Term (3) Actaea pachypoda — White Baneberry Anubias barteri — Anubias Myosotis scorpioides — Water Forget-me-not Related Terms achene acuminate alternate annual axillary basal berry biennial bract calyx capsule cauline clasping cordate corolla crenate cyme cypsela deciduous dentate drupe entire evergreen glaucous inflorescence lanceolate ligulate lobed opposite ovary palmate panicle pappus pedicel perennial petiole pinnate pubescent raceme rachis rhizome rosette sepal serrate sessile silique spadix spathe stamen succulent taproot ternate thallus trifoliate umbel undulate whorled