Serrate leaf margin
Definition
The saw-toothed edge of a Cannabis leaflet, with pointed teeth that point toward the leaf tip. Counting and characterising teeth per centimetre is a standard macroscopic observation in bulk-sample identification.
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- Cannabis Botany and Forensic IdentificationThe saw-toothed edge of a Cannabis leaflet, with pointed teeth that point toward the leaf tip. Counting and characterising teeth per centimetre is a standard m...