verticillate

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Adjective verticillate has 1 sense

verticillate, verticillated, whorled - forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)
Antonym: acyclic (indirect, via cyclic)

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Term: Verticillate

Definition: Describing a plant or its parts that are arranged in a whorl fashion, with three or more items originating from the same point and encircling the stem.

Examples:

The verticillate leaves of the plant create a beautiful pattern along the stem.
The verticillate branches of the tree give it a unique and symmetrical appearance.
In the garden, we planted flowers with verticillate petals, which added a stunning visual effect.
Some types of succulents have verticillate spines for protection against predators.

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