Acuminate

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1. the tip of a leaf blade that narrows gradually to a point

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A comparison of leaf tips.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/leafpart.htm#tip

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A comparison of acuminate and acute leaf tips.
Source: http://www.biotik.org/india/defs/814_en.html