klepblad
Klepblad is a Dutch vernacular term used in botany and gardening to describe a leaf morphology rather than a specific plant species. It is not a formal scientific name; instead, it functions as a descriptive label that can be applied to different plants in different regions. The term reflects how the leaf or its arrangement appears, rather than indicating a single taxonomic group.
The word klepblad is formed from klep, meaning lid or cover, and blad, meaning leaf. This etymology
In usage, klepblad tends to be encountered in informal contexts within the Netherlands and Belgium. Since it
Morphological notes associated with klepblad are general rather than specific: leaves described under this label may
See also: vernacular plant names, plant morphology, regional botany.