Brevifolius
/brev-ih-FOH-lee-us/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: brevifolia, brevifolium
A compound leaf epithet indicating the plant has leaves that are notably shorter than typical for the genus. The direct antonym of longifolius. Appears as brevifolius (masculine), brevifolia (feminine), or brevifolium (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin brevis (short) + folium (leaf), meaning "short-leaved."
Example
“Erica brevifolia and Calluna vulgaris 'Breviflora' selections illustrate how the short-leaved characteristic is both a diagnostic and an ornamental feature — compact, small-leaved plants with tight, dense growth.”