peachleaved

Peachleaved is a botanical term used as an adjective to describe leaves that resemble those of the peach tree, Prunus persica. It is not a taxonomic group or a formal scientific name, but a descriptive trait applied across plant genera to indicate leaf shape and texture.

Peachlike leaves are typically simple and alternately arranged, and they range in shape from oval to lanceolate. They are usually a few centimeters long with a pointed apex and a finely serrated margin. The leaf surface is generally smooth and green, sometimes with a lighter underside, and a noticeable midrib is common.

In practice, peachleaved appears in common names for diverse shrubs and trees that share a peach-shaped leaf profile. The usage is qualitative and ornamental rather than taxonomic, and it may appear in horticultural guides, field notes, or catalog descriptions to indicate leaf morphology rather than species identity.

Etymology aside, the term highlights resemblance to the leaves of the cultivated peach and similar Prunus species. Botanists generally rely on genus and species names for precise identification, since "peachleaved" alone does not specify lineage or habitat.