fasciate
/ˈfeɪʃiˌeɪt/
adjective
- Having a flattened or banded shape, especially describing a plant stem that is abnormally flattened and widened.
- The gardener noticed a fasciate stem on the sunflower.
- Fasciate growth can occur when a plant is damaged or stressed.
- The cactus had a fasciate form that looked like a fan.