Answer: obovate

AnswerCrossword Clue
OBOVATEInversely egg-shaped
OBOVATEInversely ovate: Bot.
OBOVATELike a rounded leaf.
OBOVATENarrow at the base, as leaves
obovateovate with the narrow end at the base
obovateovate with the narrower end basal obovate leaves see leaf illustration
obovateinversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end at the base