fasciate

/ˈfeɪʃiˌeɪt/
adjective
  1. 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.
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