<botany> The presence on a single individual of two or more distinct leaf shapes. These leaves may differ markedly in shape, yet have similar gross anatomical organisation. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Het`er·oph'yl·lous adjective [ Greek ... other + ... leaf: confer French hétérophylle .] (Botany) Having leaves of more than one shape on the same plant. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/40