Leaf Rosette

What Does Leaf Rosette Mean?

A leaf rosette is a plant growth habit in which a plant grows a cluster of leaves in a circular pattern. Usually these plants have a prostate growing habit that is close to the ground.

Many plant families have varieties that grow with a leaf rosette habit. Cabbage, bromeliad and water fern grow with a leaf rosette. A dandelion is another common example of a plant with a leaf rosette.

Maximum Yield Explains Leaf Rosette

There are some advantages to this growth habit. For example, a plant with a leaf rosette is difficult to pull from the ground, as most often they have a long taproot and brittle leaves. A leaf rosette growth habit also increases the plant's available surface area, allowing it to gather more sunlight. In the case of succulents that grow with a leaf rosette habit, the formation and growth of the leaf cluster makes it easier for the plant to gather atmospheric moisture in an arid climate.