Macrophyllus
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Also known as: macrophylla, macrophyllum
A compound leaf epithet indicating the plant has unusually large leaves relative to its genus. Large-leaved plants create dramatic visual impact and are valued for bold, architectural planting. Appears as macrophyllus (masculine), macrophylla (feminine), or macrophyllum (neuter).
Etymology
From Greek makros (large, long) + phyllon (leaf), meaning "large-leaved."
Example
“Hydrangea macrophylla (large-leaved hydrangea) and Magnolia macrophylla (bigleaf magnolia — with the largest simple leaves of any native North American plant) are two of the most celebrated large-leaved plants in horticulture.”