Reniformis
/ren-ih-FOR-mis/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: reniforme
A leaf shape epithet describing a kidney or bean-shaped leaf — wider than it is long, with a concave notched base and rounded overall outline. Distinct from cordatus which tapers to a tip. Appears as reniformis (both genders).
Etymology
From Latin ren/renis (kidney) + forma (shape), meaning "kidney-shaped."
Example
“Asarum reniforme and Hydrocotyle reniformis have the characteristic broader-than-long, kidney-shaped leaves the epithet describes.”