← 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 aerial root alternate annual axillary basal berry biennial bract calyx capsule cauline clasping cordate corolla corymb crenate cyme cypsela deciduous dentate drupe entire evergreen fenestration follicle glaucous inflorescence lanceolate legume ligulate lobed opposite ovary palmate panicle papilionaceous pappus pedicel perennial petiole pinnate pubescent raceme rachis rhizome rosette sepal serrate sessile silique spadix spathe stamen stipule succulent taproot ternate thallus trifoliate umbel undulate whorled