The botanist carefully measured the lengths of the petioles to compare leaf development across species.

The delicate petiole connected the dew-covered blade to the main stem, trembling in the morning breeze.

The botanist noted that the otherwise smooth leaves were distinctly petiolate, each blade attached to the stem by a slender stalk.

The botanist carefully labeled each petiolate before pressing the specimen.

The petiolated leaves of the marsh orchid trembled in the morning mist.

The petioled leaves of the fern swayed gently in the breeze.

During the survey, the researchers noted ten petiolates among the groundcover species.