ligulate

/ˈlɪɡjəlɪt/
adjective
  1. Having or shaped like a ligula; strap-shaped.
    • The ligulate leaves of the iris are narrow and pointed.
    • Dandelions have ligulate flowers with long, strap-like petals.
    • Botanists use the term 'ligulate' to describe the ray florets of sunflowers.
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